{"id":25,"date":"2026-01-22T05:58:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmms.app\/?p=25"},"modified":"2026-02-10T18:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T18:20:21","slug":"how-to-export-data-out-of-mitchell-managerplus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopout.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/how-to-export-data-out-of-mitchell-managerplus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export Data out of Mitchell Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most repair shops rely on Mitchell Manager or ShopKey every day to run their business. Over time, those programs build up a huge amount of important information\u2014customer records, vehicle history, invoices, and service data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That data is valuable. It helps you understand your customers, track work history, and make smarter business decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Mitchell Manager doesn\u2019t include a simple \u201cExport to Excel\u201d button. The database is protected for security reasons, so pulling your own data out of the system requires a specific process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article walks through the official method of importing Mitchell Manager records into Microsoft Excel, step by step, based on Mitchell\u2019s own documentation&nbsp; .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Export Data to Excel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a lot of reasons a shop owner might want their Mitchell Manager data in spreadsheet form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building customer mailing lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating custom reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sorting customers by zip code or spending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewing vehicle service history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyzing sales trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparing data to move to a new shop management system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excel gives you the flexibility to organize and review your information in ways that standard shop reports can\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step: Connecting Excel to Mitchell Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official process uses Microsoft Excel to connect directly to the Mitchell Manager database through Microsoft Query. It takes a little setup, but once it\u2019s done you can reuse the connection anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Open Microsoft Excel<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by opening Excel with a blank worksheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2 \u2013 Open the Data Connections Menu<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Excel, go to the <strong>Data<\/strong> tab and select <strong>Connections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3 \u2013 Choose \u201cFrom Microsoft Query\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <strong>From Other Sources<\/strong>, select <strong>From Microsoft Query<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tool allows Excel to talk directly to the Mitchell database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4 \u2013 Select the Mitchell Data Source<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A list of available data sources will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for an option that begins with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MMS Series\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your installation, it may be labeled something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MMS Series I 32 SU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MMS Series II 32 SU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MMS Series I 32 MU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select it and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5 \u2013 Log In to the Database<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excel will now prompt for login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the following exactly as shown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Login Name:<\/strong> CMDMricStatic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password:<\/strong> su3845<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both fields are case sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6 \u2013 Choose the Data You Want<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next you\u2019ll see a list of database tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most commonly used tables are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customers<\/strong> \u2013 contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>History<\/strong> \u2013 past repair orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vehicles<\/strong> \u2013 vehicle details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To export customer information, select the <strong>Customers<\/strong> table and add it to your query.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7 \u2013 Apply Filters (Optional)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excel gives you the option to filter the data before importing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you could limit the export to certain zip codes or date ranges. This step is optional\u2014you can also bring everything in and filter it later inside Excel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 8 \u2013 Sort the Data (Optional)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also choose how the data should be sorted, such as by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Last name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zip code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, this is optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 9 \u2013 Finish the Query<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the Query Wizard finishes, select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cReturn Data to Microsoft Excel\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 10 \u2013 Import Into Your Worksheet<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excel will ask where to place the data. Choose <strong>Existing Worksheet<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a short wait (depending on the size of your database), your Mitchell Manager records will appear inside Excel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: You have only exported data from the single table you selected.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need additional information\u2014such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repair order history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts and labor details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invoices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other table in the system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026you must go back and repeat the entire process again for each table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Simpler Way to Get the Same Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process above is the official way to pull information out of Mitchell Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It works, and many shops have used it for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there\u2019s one major drawback:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Every different type of data requires repeating the entire process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customers \u2192 one full set of steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicles \u2192 another full set of steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repair orders \u2192 another full set of steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History records \u2192 another full set of steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before long you\u2019re managing multiple spreadsheets, multiple connections, and a lot of manual work just to get information you already own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s exactly why we built <strong>Shopout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shopout was designed to simplify the entire export process into a single, straightforward tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of repeating Microsoft Query over and over, Shopout lets you export all your shop data in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Your Data Without the Extra Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your shop data is one of your most valuable business assets. Accessing it shouldn\u2019t require jumping through hoops or spending hours inside Excel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need an easier, faster way to export everything from Mitchell Manager\u2014without repeating the process for every table\u2014give <strong>Shopout<\/strong> a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Try Shopout today and simplify your Mitchell Manager data exports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most repair shops rely on Mitchell Manager or ShopKey every day to run their business. Over time, those programs build up a huge amount of important information\u2014customer records, vehicle history, invoices, and service data. That data is valuable. It helps you understand your customers, track work history, and make smarter business decisions. 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