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Question: Should I save aligned model as new model or as a revision?

Answer: Try to keep structural and analysis model separated, never mix structural and analysis revision under one model. So, if you are saving aligned model for the first time, save it as new model. Any other instance as this model as its revision.

 

Question: How to download saved analysis model to Scia Engineer?

Answer: You can save aligned model to bimplus and once it is processed on server, you can use bimplus exchange in Scia Engineer (File – Import – Bimplus exchange). Another way is to download aligned model as SAF in use SAF import in SEN (File – Import – SAF).

 

Question: Can I create SAF file from already stored analysis model in bimplus?

Answer: Yes you can use Import/Export to SAF file workflow in SCIA AutoConverter. Just select analysis model stored within the opened project and click on save to SAF file.