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description: Export decision matrix versions to Decision Model Notation (DMN) files from the Business Rules Engine app. The exported files can be downloaded from the record detail page of a decision matrix version. DMN is a standardized specification for writing business rules. With DMN files, you can reuse matrix versions created in Business Rules Engine in any tool that supports DMN files.
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# Export and Download Matrix Versions Exported to DMN Files

Export decision matrix versions to Decision Model Notation (DMN) files from the Business Rules Engine app. The exported files can be downloaded from the record detail page of a decision matrix version. DMN is a standardized specification for writing business rules. With DMN files, you can reuse matrix versions created in Business Rules Engine in any tool that supports DMN files.

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You can view the matrix versions exported to DMN files in the Related tab of a matrix version, only if the version has been exported to a DMN file using connect API.

1. Click ![App explorer icon.](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-ind-business_rules_engine-264-0-0-production-enus/b2d6dd5c-c231-428b-abbf-3dd2cd51a11f/business_rules_engine/images/app_explorer.png), and then find and select **Business Rules Engine**.
2. Click the app navigation menu, and then select **Lookup Tables**.
3. Select a decision matrix.
4. From the Related tab of the matrix, open the version that is to be exported to a DMN file.
5. Click **Export to DMN File**.
    
    When the export is complete, the DMN file is available for download from the Related tab of the version.
6. From the Related tab of the version, select the DMN file.
7. Download the file.

- **[Limitations for Exporting Matrix Versions to DMN Files](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=ind.limitations_for_exporting_matrix_versions_to_dmn_files.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Decision matrix versions can be exported to Decision Model Notation (DMN) files from the Business Rules Engine app or by using Connect REST API. Before you attempt to export a matrix version, review these limitations.