File | Export Structure

Exports the model in the Structure window to a disk file in an external disk format.  When this command is executed, the Windows File Save dialog box is opened.

• All external file formats for exporting Structure files are listed in the Save as type list.

• Choose an export file format from the Save as type list.

• Choose a disk folder, or create a new one.

• Enter the desired file name into the File name box, and click on the Save button.

Exporting a UFF File

The table below shows the Data Set Type that is created when a Structure file A Structure file contains the drawing Objects used to define a 3D model of a test structure. The structure model is used for displaying shapes in animation. Points, Lines & Surfaces are used for defining 3D structure models. FEA Objects can also be added between Points on the model. FEA Objects are used by commands in the SDM and Experimental FEA options of ME'scope. is exported in UFF UFF is an acronym for Universal File Format. UFF is a disk file format used for exchanging data between different structural testing & analysis systems. Structure models, mode shapes, ODS's, and time or frequency domain measurements can be imported & exported using UFF files. Typical UFF file name extensions are .UFF, .UNV and .ASC. file format.

Exporting a Structure & Shape Table into the Same UFF File

• Export the STR file first, and then export the SHP file into the same UFF file.

Exporting Shapes in Global Coordinates

• Execute File | Clone Structure & Source.

• Click on Yes in the following dialog box.

• Export the Structure & Shape Table into the Same UFF File from the cloned Structure & Shape Table files.