derive-a-template-from-a-trace-file-or-trace-table-sql-server-profiler.md

title	Derive a Template from a Trace File or Trace Table (SQL Server Profiler) | Microsoft Docs
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Derive a Template from a Trace File or Trace Table (SQL Server Profiler)

[!INCLUDEappliesto-ss-xxxx-xxxx-xxx-md] This topic describes how to create a trace template from an existing trace file or table by using [!INCLUDEssSqlProfiler].

To derive a template from a trace file or trace table

1. Open the trace file or trace table on which you want to base your template. For more information, see Open a Trace File (SQL Server Profiler) or Open a Trace Table (SQL Server Profiler).

2. On the File menu, point to Save As, and then click Trace Template.

3. Type a name or select one from the list. Click OK.

Note

If you select an existing template file, you are asked if you want to overwrite the file.

See Also

Create a Trace Template (SQL Server Profiler)
Modify a Trace Template (SQL Server Profiler)
Derive a Template from a Running Trace (SQL Server Profiler)
SQL Server Profiler