As of version 1.2 of a|e, data can be imported from an existing Origin project (OriginLab Corp.) and directly into a|e. This implementation exploits my contribution to the MATLAB File Exchange called importOrigin.
Note: This feature requires Origin to be installed on your computer. This feature also requires that no Origin projects are currently open/running. If any Origin projects are open in Origin, they will be saved and closed by a|e. A warning dialog will of course be displayed by a|e informing the user about this requirement.
1. To import data from an existing Origin project and into a|e go to File -> Import data from Origin project.