# Exporting an application client project

You can export an application client project as a JAR file.

To export an application client project from the workbench, complete the following steps:

1. In the Java™ EE perspective, click File > Export.
2. Under Select an export destination, click J2EE > App Client JAR file, and then click Next.
3. In the Application Client project list, select the application client project you want to export.
4. In the Destination field, enter the full path and JAR file name where you want to export the application client project.
5. Optional: To export source files, select the Export source files check box.
6. Optional: If you are exporting to an existing JAR file and you do not want to be warned about overwriting it, select the Overwrite existing file check box.
7. Click Finish.

Related concepts
J2EE architecture
Application client projects
Related tasks
Creating an application client project
Importing an application client JAR file