if i import my serato playlist and want to export everyting to an external ssd how do i do this

in the export section i see there is a edit location do i select the ssd so it exports evetything to that location

Which export are you using? Only USB exports will transfer the tracks as well. Then yes, you just select the SSD in the export location.

Is there anyway to export the data and music to an external ssd ?

There are 3 USB export options that should work, but it depends what you need it for.

Typically, only DJ databases contains cue points and metadata. If you only want the tracks and a few playlists, you could use the VDJ USB export. But first set it to Legacy Playlists so you get M3U files.