Importing/Exporting Process Mining Data
  • 13 May 2025
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Overview 

Event Log data may originate either from an internal process-tracking Data Structure, such as a Case Entity, or from external software such as Jira, ServiceNow, or Salesforce.

Regardless of the source, all Event Log data must contain the required data variables. 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 JSON
When 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.
  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.
  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. 
  4.  After the data is successfully imported, the Process Map Analyzer will automatically open.

Importing Process Mining Data from Decisions

  1. Navigate to the Home Page and select Connect
  2. Select Decisions
  3. From here, select the desired Data Structure and configure the Case Entity, Import Duration, and Hot Data specifications. 
  4. After the required details are configured, click Import
Importing Data Structures
Importing 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

  1. Back on the Home page, select an event log or BPMN model to export.
  2. Select Import/Export > Export File. The file will automatically begin downloading in the browser.



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