Forest Migration (Export) and Seeding (Import) 📦

“Your forest belongs to you. MononoMori ensures data portability (ownership) by making your forest movable.”

Changing devices, backing up data, or sharing with family. Use “Forest Migration” and “Seeding” to move your digital forest freely.

📤 Forest Migration (Export)

This function allows you to pack your data into a file.

2 Formats

Select the export format based on your purpose.

1. MononoMori Format (.forest) - Recommended

• Content: All data (Spaces, Items, Tags, Photos, History).
• Use: Full backup, migration when changing devices.
• Feature: File size is larger because it includes photos. Actually, it is a .zip archive, so you can change the extension to unzip and view the contents if needed.

2. Standard CSV Format (.csv)

• Content: Text data only (Names, Categories, Locations, Memos, etc.). Photos are not included.
• Use: Analysis in Excel or Google Sheets, inventory list printing.
• Feature: Lightweight text file.

Migration Process

1. Go to Settings > Data Management > Export Data.
2. Tap “Export Now”.
3. After processing, the sharing sheet opens. Save to “Files”, send via AirDrop, or email it.

📥 Seeding (Import)

This function allows you to sprout a forest from a file.

• Use Case: Initializing a new device, or recovering from serious data errors.

Seeding Process

1. Go to Settings > Data Management > Import Data.
2. Select your previous backup file (.forest or .json or .zip).
3. Preflight: The system analyzes the seed file and tells you how many spaces, items, and images it contains.
4. Select “Merge” or “Replace” mode.
5. Confirm, and the system processes the data. You’ll see a detailed import report upon completion.

💡 Best Practices

When do I need manual migration?

MononoMori has built-in iCloud Sync (via Apple CloudKit).

• Via iCloud: If you switch between your own iPhone and iPad (same Apple ID), no manual migration is needed. Data syncs automatically.
• Manual Migration Needed:
  • Transferring data across different Apple IDs.
  • Transferring data offline (via AirDrop).
  • Creating “Cold Storage” archives on a hard drive.

Privacy & Security

The exported .forest file contains all your private data (including photos). Please save it in a secure location (encrypted USB or private cloud) and avoid transferring over insecure public networks.

Your forest, controlled by you. 🌲