MMI² maintains all your charts in an internal database.
If you wish to create a backup of the database or to pass some of your charts to another person you will need to export the charts out of the database and into a stand alone file.

MMI² uses a new xml based file format (.Mmi) for exported charts. This format is not compatible with older versions of MMI and users of versions 1.* will not be able to open them.


How to export charts
To export chart/s use the File - Export command from the main menu.

The Export Dialog will appear allowing to select the chart/s you wish to export.



The Export options are:

* Export only the current chart.
If when exporting there is a chart opened in MMI², that chart will be be the first item on the list (in the example above Jane Doe's chart was open)

* Export selected charts only
Select this option to specify exactly which charts you wish to export. In the library view that occupies the bottom part of the Export Dialog you can view all your charts and check the checkboxes next to ones you are interested in. checking a folder will cause all the charts (and sub folders) it contains to be added to the export list.

* Export all charts.
You this option to create a complete backup of your entire database.

Once you made your selection click the OK button to continue.
A Save As dialog will appear prompting you to name the resulting files and select the location where you wish it to be saved.

After clicking the Save button the Export Progress dialog will keep you informed regarding the export process's progress.

Export Dependencies
Whenever you export a composite chart (Connection Cycle, Penta etc...) MMI² will automatically add the Rave Charts that participate in the composite to the export file list.