How do i transfer information from macbook pro to macbook air

Apple Genius recommended transferring the files on my macbook pro to an external drive and then to my new MacBook Air.  How do I do this? Migration Assistant doesn't seem to proide for this.

Step 1
Make a clone of the old mac.  I could type all the steps but this article has pictures.  Read it.
http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_make_bootable_clone_your_mac
Step 2
Hook the clone to the new mac and fire it up.  During the setup it will ask to migrate your data, select "From Another disk" and then select your clone.  Your mac will do the rest.
Question to you, have you already started your new mac and entered your cloud stuff?

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