# Export Validation
In order to successfully export, Darty-Ai performs a certain validation check to ensure the Export Settings are correct for the operation.
It checks the main requirements for export:
- At least one Illustrator template in Export Templates.
- At least one Format is picked from Export Formats.
- A valid output destination directory.
- At least one Export Counter Variable present inside an output destination parameter which is one of:
filepath
filename
prefix
suffix