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Import and Export

This topic provides answers to frequently-asked questions related to transferring information using XMI and CSV in Enterprise Architect.

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How can I import from other sources?

Packages can be imported from other sources through the use of XMI. XMI is based on XML for use in transferring UML model, and comes in a variety of formats, many of which are officially sanctioned.

For more information relating to importing a model, see the Import from XML Help topic.

XMI Import and Export

How can I export a model to another application?

Packages can be exported in XML for use in other applications that support XML import.  XMI is based on XML for use in transferring UML models, and comes in a variety of formats, many of which are officially sanctioned.

For more information relating to exporting a model, see the Export XML Help topic.

Export to XMI

How do I import elements from a spreadsheet?

Enterprise Architect provides a mechanism for importing text with a fixed structure. The simplest method is to import these text files into a spreadsheet and export this text as a CSV ('Comma Separated Values') or tab delimited format file.

For more details see the CSV Import and Export Help topic.

CSV Import and Export