--- title: "Importing/Exporting Process Mining Data" slug: "importing-exporting-process-mining-data" tags: ["Case Entities", "External Data", "Flow Execution Extension", "Process Mining"] updated: 2025-09-22T19:37:15Z published: 2025-09-22T19:37:15Z canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/importing-exporting-process-mining-data" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.decisions.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Importing/Exporting Process Mining Data ## Overview Event Log data may originate either from an [internal process-tracking](/process-mining/docs/process-mining-requirements) Data Structure, such as a [Case Entity](https://documentation.decisions.com/process-mining/docs/navigating-to-process-mining?highlight=Case%20Entity), or from external software such as Jira, ServiceNow, or Salesforce. Regardless of the source, all Event Log data must contain the [required data variables.](https://documentation.decisions.com/process-mining/docs/process-mining-requirements#:~:text=Flow%20Execution%20Extension-,Data%20Requirements,-Regardless%20of%20location) Ensure that the data meets these requirements before importing. --- ## Importing External Data Data from any system, such as ERP, CRM, PDM, legacy logs, etc., can be imported via the supported file extensions: - BPMN - CMMN - CSV / CSV.GZ - DMN - XES / XES.GZ - XLSX / XLSX.GZ - JSON / JZON.GZ Importing with JSONWhen importing with JSON, ensure the JSON file includes attributes for each required data variable. 1. Log in to Process Mining. On the Process Mining Home page, select **Import/Export > Import File.**![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1644336992934.png) 2. Select a supported file for import. Upon importing a file, columns may be assigned essential tags to determine how they are treated in Process Mining. [Video](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/2022-02-08_11h22_06.mp4) 3. Finally, Users can custom sort events tagged in the Activity column, as shown in the prior video, before confirming the import. One column cannot hold multiple tags. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/2025-06-10_14h07_41.png) 4. After the data is successfully imported, the [Process Map Analyzer](/process-mining/docs/process-map-analyzer-overview) will automatically open. --- ## Importing Process Mining Data from Decisions 1. Navigate to the Home Page and select **Connect**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1747151912004.png) 2. Select **Decisions**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1747151935394.png) 3. From here, select the desired Data Structure and configure the **Entity**, **Import**, and **Hot Data** specifications. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1747151329891.png) 1. Users can click **Edit** to select fields that will be included in the Event Log. The Dropdown menu allows Users to select a Field Use for Field. - Clicking **Reset to Default** will reset Import Settings to their default status. - This action can only be performed from the Decisions Data Connector. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/2025-06-10_12h47_31.png) 4. After the required details are configured, click **Import**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/2025-06-10_13h50_06.png) Importing Data StructuresImporting Data Structures may take a few minutes. The Platform will deliver a notification once the import is completed. A warning will display if there are any issues --- ## Exporting Process Mining Data Users can export any item available in the platform, such as custom dashboards, filters, etc. These files can be utilized between two installations of Process Mining, and the exporting process is the same for each item. ## Example - Navigate to the Home page and select a desired Process Mining file. - Users must save Process Mining data that will be exported to the Process Mining Platform before exporting it.  ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/2025-09-22_15h23_11.png) - Select **Import/Export >****Export File**. The file will automatically begin downloading in the browser.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/2025-09-22_15h28_10.png) - This process can be repeated for exporting other Process Mining Data, such as a BPMN file.  ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/2022-02-17_11h57_42.gif) --- ## Feature Changes | Description | Version | Release Date | Developer Task | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Users can now customize fields that will be included in an Event Log when importing Case Entities from Decisions. | [3.4](https://documentation.decisions.com/v99/docs/version-34-release-notes?highlight=DT-042702) | January 2025 | [DT-042702] | | Users can now export additional items such as Custom Dashboards, Filters, and File Settings. | [3.7](https://documentation.decisions.com/v99/docs/version-37-release-notes?highlight=DT-044577) | September 2025 | [DT-044577] |