Getting a updated patch? But don't wanna lose process? Here ill help.
Exporting
1: Load up your Pokemon Game and click "Files" on the top left of your screen.
2: Then click "Export ROM Save File"
3: Now make sure you set the raw save type as ".sav" so it's a file.
Okay now you should have your save data file in your "Document" folder.
Importing
1: Same as Exporting Step 1: however click "Import ROM Save File" instead.
2: Now choose the .sav file you want you use.
Viola! You know how to Import and Export Save Files!