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
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:
The file names are displayed in the Files list box.
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
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:
The file names are displayed in the Files list box.
The file name is displayed in the Selection field and the base file is saved.
See Also Model Data Import or Export Dialog Box
Use the File menu to access these menu items:
See Also Model Data Import or Export Dialog Box
Use the Apply menu item to start the Read Base File or Write Base File activity.
See Also File Menu
Use the Filter menu item to apply the filter specified in the Filter field.
See Also File Menu
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