Specifications

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Working with mimio (cont’d.)
Saving mimio files
Data captured on the whiteboard with mimio Xi can be saved in the mimio native format (.ink) or as a
Self-Viewing Ink (.exe) files. Go to
File-Save As and select either the mimio Ink (*.ink) or Self
Viewing Ink (*.exe) file format from the Save as Type pull down menu.
There are a few benefits to saving and viewing files in the native mimio Ink format:
1.
The mimio software is a free download (www.mimio.com/software). Anyone can download
and install the mimio software to view mimio Ink files.
2.
In the mimio Ink format, all features and functionality of the mimio session data are accessible,
including added keyboard Notes & Recognized text as well as playback, page thumbnails, etc.
3.
Recipients can also edit the session notes (add or remove Tag or New pages; add ink to pages
from soft pens etc.) - and if they have a mimio device, they can further develop and add data
and pages to the session. (See p.20)
4.
mimio Ink files are rendered as vector data, which requires less memory and storage space
than bitmap or even jpeg files and therefore easier to email, share & archive.
The
Self Viewing Ink file format combines a viewing application with your ink data in a single
executable file that enables the mimio data to be viewed with Page thumbnails, played back and pages
printed on any PC without installation of the mimio software application.
Note: if a recipient of a self-viewing ink file does have the mimio software loaded, the file will
automatically open up in the mimio application.
CAUTION: In this age of computer viruses, it is
recommended that any Self Viewing Ink executable (.exe) file be Zipped before sending, in order to
make sure it clears the anti-virus firewalls of the receiver’s network.