Import and export forms

Nintex forms can be imported and exported to the local file system as '.xml' files. This is useful when copying forms from one server to another or for other file transfer scenarios.

The exported file can then be imported into a different SharePoint List, workflow action or another workflow, or as a template. When exporting a form, all of the configured device layouts are included in the export file. This results in all device layouts being imported when importing the file as a form or as a template.

Note: Classic and Responsive forms can only be imported into their respective designers. You cannot import a Classic form into the Responsive designer, or import a Responsive form into the Classic designer.

Note: When importing a form it will overwrite any of the current form design.

To export the form

1. Select the Export button from the Nintex Forms Ribbon in the form designer.
2. Click the Save button and follow the standard procedure for downloading and saving files from the web browser. See your web browser documentation for more information on downloading and saving files.

To import a form

1. Select the Import button from the Nintex Forms Ribbon in the form designer.
2. If there are unsaved changes to the form, a warning message dialog will appear.
3. Click OK.
4. Use the Browse button to locate the Nintex Forms export file (.xml) to upload.
5. Click the Import button from the Ribbon.

When exporting a Nintex Workflow that includes forms edited in Nintex Forms, the forms will be included in the Nintex Workflow export file (.nwf).

Related information

Associate templates to device layouts

Form and layout settings

Save and publish forms