Exporting Entities

Export allows you to export entities (Objects, MFlows, MReports, MForms, MData) to JSON files for backup, migration, or sharing.

Export Types

You can export the following entity types:

Object: Export Object definitions (schema, fields, relationships)
MFlow: Export workflow definitions and configurations
MReport: Export report configurations and queries
MForm: Export form definitions
MData: Export Object data records

Export Options

When exporting, you can choose what to include:

Export the entity and all related entities. This includes:

Objects: Related Objects through lookup fields
MFlows: Related MFlows referenced in the workflow
MReports: Related Objects used in reports
MForms: Related Objects used in forms

Use Case: Export complete configurations with dependencies

ALONE

Export only the selected entity without related entities.

Use Case: Export standalone entities without dependencies

RELATIONSHIP

Export only the relationships between entities, not the entities themselves.

Use Case: Export relationship mappings only

Exporting Objects

Step-by-Step

Select Entity Type: Choose "Object" from the dropdown
Select Objects: Use the typeahead to search and select Objects
Multiple Selection: You can select multiple Objects to export together
Choose Export Option: Select RELATED, ALONE, or RELATIONSHIP
Custom Filename (Optional): Enter a custom filename for the export
Export: Click "Export" button
Download: JSON file downloads automatically

Exporting Multiple Objects

When exporting multiple Objects:

All selected Objects are exported in a single JSON file
Related entities are included based on export option
File contains array of export results

Exporting MFlows

Step-by-Step

Select Entity Type: Choose "MFlow" from the dropdown
Select MFlow: Use the typeahead to search and select a workflow
Choose Export Option: Select RELATED, ALONE, or RELATIONSHIP
Custom Filename (Optional): Enter a custom filename
Export: Click "Export" button
Download: JSON file downloads automatically

Exporting MReports

Step-by-Step

Select Entity Type: Choose "Report" from the dropdown
Select Report: Use the typeahead to search and select a report
Choose Export Option: Select RELATED, ALONE, or RELATIONSHIP
Custom Filename (Optional): Enter a custom filename
Export: Click "Export" button
Download: JSON file downloads automatically

Exporting MForms

Step-by-Step

Select Entity Type: Choose "MForms" from the dropdown
Select MForm: Use the typeahead to search and select a form
Choose Export Option: Select RELATED, ALONE, or RELATIONSHIP
Custom Filename (Optional): Enter a custom filename
Export: Click "Export" button
Download: JSON file downloads automatically

Exporting MData

Step-by-Step

Select Entity Type: Choose "MData" from the dropdown
Select Object: Choose the Object whose data you want to export
Select Data Records: Select specific data records from the table
Choose Export Option: Select RELATED, ALONE, or RELATIONSHIP
Custom Filename (Optional): Enter a custom filename
Export: Click "Export" button
Download: JSON file downloads automatically

MData Export Notes

Data Selection: You can select specific records or export all data
Related Data: Related MData through lookup fields can be included
Data Format: Exported as JSON array of records

Export File Format

Exported files are JSON format:

[
  {
    "mainEntity": { ... },
    "relatedEntities": [ ... ],
    "exportType": "MOBJECT",
    "exportOption": "RELATED"
  }
]

File Structure

Array Format: Multiple entities exported as JSON array
Single Entity: Single entity exported as single object in array
Metadata: Export type and option included in file

Export Best Practices

Before Exporting

Verify Selection: Double-check selected entities
Check Dependencies: Understand what related entities will be included
Choose Appropriate Option: Select export option based on use case
Use Descriptive Filenames: Use meaningful filenames for easy identification

Export Options Selection

RELATED: Use when exporting complete configurations
ALONE: Use when exporting standalone entities
RELATIONSHIP: Use when exporting relationship mappings only

File Management

Organize Exports: Keep exports organized by purpose
Version Control: Include version or date in filenames
Document Exports: Document what was exported and why

Importing Entities - Learn how to import exported entities
Objects Introduction - Understand Objects that can be exported
Workflows Introduction - Learn about workflows that can be exported

Exporting Entities

On this page