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* Binary Dataset Files (*.dat) &ndash; Benefits include fast read/write times, small file size.
* Binary Dataset Files (*.dat) &ndash; Benefits include fast read/write times, small file size.
* ASCII Dataset Files (*.dat) &ndash; Can be imported into Microsoft Excel and viewed with standard text editors.
* ASCII Dataset Files (*.dat) &ndash; Can be imported into Microsoft Excel and viewed with standard text editors. Contains a single column of values
* XMDF Dataset Files (*.h5) &ndash; Benefits include fast read/write times, small file size, native compression.
* XMDF Dataset Files (*.h5) &ndash; Benefits include fast read/write times, small file size, native compression.
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* Filename &ndash; Path and filename used for exported dataset.
* Filename &ndash; Path and filename used for exported dataset.
To export an XYZ table of results see the [[SMS:Export Tabular File|Export Tabular File]] page.


== Related Topics ==
== Related Topics ==

Revision as of 00:27, 6 December 2016

Export Dataset dialog

The Export Dataset dialog is used to export scalar or vector datasets. To open the Export Dataset dialog, use the dataset right-click menu.

  • File Type
  • Binary Dataset Files (*.dat) – Benefits include fast read/write times, small file size.
  • ASCII Dataset Files (*.dat) – Can be imported into Microsoft Excel and viewed with standard text editors. Contains a single column of values
  • XMDF Dataset Files (*.h5) – Benefits include fast read/write times, small file size, native compression.
  • Time Steps
  • Current time step – Exported dataset will only contain the current time step.
  • All time steps – Exported dataset will contain all time steps.
  • Filename – Path and filename used for exported dataset.

To export an XYZ table of results see the Export Tabular File page.

Related Topics