37 Model Data Import or Export Dialog Box

Use the Model Data Import or Export dialog box to import or export base files to perform what-if scenarios. For example, you may have previously saved a base file and now you want to import it to predict performance.

See Also Reading A Base File Writing a Base File

37.1 Reading A Base File

When you open the Model Data Import/Export dialog box, you are set to read a base file unless you already have a base file that you read or built.

To read a base file:

  1. Click on the directory that stores the base file. If the file is not in one of the listed directories, type its directory in the Filter field, first deleting the directory already there.

    The file names are displayed in the Files list box.

  2. Double click on the desired file name.

    The file name is displayed in the Selection field and the configuration is displayed in the Network/System Configuration panel.

You cannot read in a base file if you have already read in or built one.

See Also Model Data Import or Export Dialog Box

37.2 Writing a Base File

When you open the Model Data Import/Export dialog box and you already have a base file that you read or built, you are set to write a base file.

To write a base file:

  1. Click on the directory that stores the files. If the file is not to be stored in one of the listed directories, type its directory in the Filter field, first deleting the directory already there.

    The file names are displayed in the Files list box.

  2. Double click on the desired file name.

    The file name is displayed in the Selection field and the base file is saved.

See Also Model Data Import or Export Dialog Box

37.3 File Menu

Use the File menu to access these menu items:

See Also Model Data Import or Export Dialog Box

37.3.1 Apply Menu Item

Use the Apply menu item to start the Read Base File or Write Base File activity.

See Also File Menu

37.3.2 Filter Menu Item

Use the Filter menu item to apply the filter specified in the Filter field.

See Also File Menu

37.4 Files Read/Write Panel

The Files Read/Write panel displays the name of the file that you are reading or that you have written.

See Also Model Data Import or Export Dialog Box


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