Writing Data to External Files

1. In the Outline tab, select the parameters whose values you want to write to a file.

2. In the Edit menu, point to Data and select Save.

   The Save DCM File window opens.

3. Set the required options:

   1. In the Filename field, enter path and name of the file either directly or via the Browse button.

      The file format is chosen according to the selection in the Data Exchange node of the ASCET options window.

   2. Use the All and Selected only options to determine whether the data of all or selected elements are saved.
   3. Use the Non Volatile Variables and Parameters options to determine the element type(s) whose data will be saved.
   4. Use the Show Log File after save option to determine whether the log file is shown after the write process.
   5. Use the More Options button to open the ASCET options window in the Data Exchange node.

   Note
   The file name and at least one of the Non Volatile Variables and Parameters options must be set explicitly. Otherwise, you cannot complete the procedure.

4. Click OK.

   The values of the selected parameters are written to the specified file. If required, the write log file is displayed.

See also

Data Exchange Options

Load/Save DCM File Windows