SMS:Export Dataset Dialog

Export Dataset dialog

The Export Dataset dialog is used to export scalar or vector datasets. To open the Export Dataset dialog, right-click on a dataset in the Project Explorer and select the Export command.

• 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.
• Filename – Path and filename used for exported dataset.

Note that all time steps will be exported with the data file.

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

Related Topics

• Binary Dataset Files (*.dat)
• ASCII Dataset Files (*.dat)
• XMDF Files