What this guide covers
- where to find recent and past exports
- what the history list shows for each export
- how instant re-downloads work
- what happens when a cached file expires
This guide shows you how to find previous exports, understand which downloads are still available, and re-download a pack while the cached file is still active. This matters because export history stays visible after the first download, but instant file access depends on cache timing and export status.
Context: Export history is more than a download list. It is part of the export audit trail. The history view helps you confirm what was generated, when it was generated, which students were included, and whether the file can still be downloaded immediately.
Step 1: Open export history
Start from the export area in Superadjust and open the history view for your previous exports. The backend supports recent exports, latest export, and past export history, so the page can show more than one view of the same export record over time.
- 1.Open the export history area or history drawer.
- 2.Look for your most recent export first if you only need the latest file.
- 3.Use the broader history view when you need older packs, reporting windows, or previous student selections.
Step 2: Read the export details
Each export row helps you decide whether the file is still available and whether it is the right pack to open again. The history response can include the reporting window, student count, evidence count, download path, and cache availability.
Export history panel showing export name, reporting window, student count, and download availability
- 1.Check the export name, scope, and date first.
- 2.Review the reporting window so you know which time period the pack covers.
- 3.Check the student count and evidence count to confirm the pack matches what you need.
- 4.Look for availability indicators such as instant download, cache availability, or expiry timing.
Status reference
Use this table to understand what each status indicator means in export history.
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
Instant download | The cached file is still available. You can download it immediately without regenerating the pack. |
Ready | The export completed successfully. The file may or may not still be cached depending on timing. |
Expired | The cached file is no longer available. The history entry remains as a record, but you cannot download the original file. |
Processing | The export is still being generated. Wait for it to complete before attempting to download. |
Step 3: Re-download the export
A stored export can be downloaded again only when the export is ready, the cached file is still valid, and your role is allowed to access it. The backend increments the download count before the file is streamed.
- 1.Select the download action for the export you want.
- 2.Make sure the export status is ready before you try again.
- 3.Download the file while the instant or cached download window is still active.
- 4.If the file has expired, use the history entry as a record of what was generated, even if the original cached file is no longer available.
Instant downloads are available for 24 hours after the export completes. After that window, the history entry remains visible but the cached file may no longer be available for direct download.
Common mistake
Don't assume files last forever: The most common mistake is assuming the history row guarantees a live file forever. History metadata can remain available after the cached file has expired, so always check the download availability before you rely on a past export.
What to do next
Once you have opened the right export, start with the summary report to confirm the reporting window and included students. Then open an individual student PDF or check the audit hash if you need a deeper review of the pack.
- How to export an evidence pack
- Reading the Summary Report
- Reading a student PDF
- Understanding the audit hash
Next guide
Archived evidence explained →
What archiving means and how exported evidence stays protected in the audit trail.