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Sometimes it’s useful to generate a model based on a saved configuration. Vertabelo models can be exported as XML files; later on, these files can be imported back to Vertabelo to create a model. This can be helpful, e.g. for backups.
Open your model. Click on the model name in the upper-left corner.
Click Import and then Import from XML.
Click Browse to choose a file from your computer.
You can choose to either add the imported data to the current model or overwrite the current model.
Click Import to import the file.
You’ll see a window informing you that the import has finished. The imported model should be visible in the diagram area.
Alternatively, you can import the XML file while creating a new document.
Open your drive. On the top menu bar, click this icon 
to create a new document.
A new window will appear. Click Create next to the document type of your choice.
Type the model’s name and choose a database engine.
Scroll down to the Content section and choose From XML.
Click Browse to choose a file from your computer.
After choosing the file, click Import XML.
Click Start modelling. You should see your imported model in the diagram.
