Export Data to iXBRL
Once your report is ready and valid, you can generate an iXBRL instance file. To do this, click Export to iXBRL in the add-in ribbon. By default, instance files are saved with a .zip extension. You can export your file in the formats shown in the screenshot below:
During the export, data is automatically validated. Any errors, inconsistencies, and warnings will be shown on the screen after the export finishes. For more information, see Validate Data. If validation errors occur, they might be related to incorrect formatting. Some errors might occur because entered data does not meet the XBRL validation rules applicable to the report you are filing.
Note that even if your report is not valid, you can still export it. However, such a report will not be suitable for submission.