Yes, as you pointed out, I was pointing to the .dump function, not "export". As for your process, without knowing the details of your situation (again, refer to link #1), I cannot comment on whether or not it is advisable. The way you document the process leads me to believe you intend to do this more than just one time.
The reason I posted Link 1 was because of the "before asking" section. Your answer is easily found.
Before asking
- Search the archives/FAQ before you post.
Most forums and newsgroups have some sort of online FAQ (FAQ stands for
Frequently Asked Questions) or archives. You should always perform a
search on these resources before asking your "very important and
unique" question. Many questions have already been answered, there is
no point in answering them again, and some communities have members who
will flame you for not doing so before asking. Another good idea is to
do a keyword search for words relating to your question on the archives
before you post.
- Use online search engines
such as MSN Search, Google, Yahoo! or other search engines. Post the
error message you're getting on your preferred search engine and see
what you come up with. Let us know what you found, especially if your
problem is identical or similar to your findings.
- Look for an answer in the manual, documentation or readme file and tell us about it.