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# Move Transformation to Separate Files (Anypoint Studio)

> For the full documentation index, see: https://docs.mulesoft.com/llms.txt

By default, the DataWeave code from a Transform Message component is expressed inline within your
Mule XML file. You can instead keep each in a separate file ( `.dwl` ) and have your XML reference
them. These files are packaged with your Mule application when built.

To export the DataWeave code to a `.dwl` file:

1.  Click the **Edit Current Target** button.

    ![An edit icon in the Transform Message component](/mulesoft/current/en-us/mule-runtime/4.9/_images/dw-multiple-outputs-edit.png)

2.  Select the **File** radio button.

    ![A target output payload with an option to choose a source code](/mulesoft/current/en-us/mule-runtime/4.9/_images/dataweave-externalfile2.png)

    - Type a name for your `.dwl` file.

    - Click **OK**.

A file is created under the `src/main/resources` folder in your project containing your DataWeave
code.

## See Also

[DataWeave Language](https://docs.mulesoft.com/mule-runtime/4.9/dataweave)

[Transform Message Component](https://docs.mulesoft.com/mule-runtime/4.9/transform-component-about)