There are CSI Software uses various input and output files used by the programs. Here is a list of the files and brief explanation of the format.

SAP2000

Model Directory

• SDB - SAP2000 input file in binary format
• s2k - SAP2000 input file in text format
• sbk - SAP2000 backup file in binary format
• s$k - SAP2000 backup file in text format
• out - SAP2000 output file in text format

Application Data Directory

. A list of their types, and an explanation of their format, is given as follows:

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Program configuration and setting files

Program configuration and setting files are located in the application data directory. These files stored global program information, such as list of recently opened files, defaults graphics mode, etc.

Application data directory

Depending on the software version, the The application data directory is stored in the following locations for different versions of the program:

• V11Version 11: level and modules can be set by using the file c:\windows\SAP2000v11.ini file

• Versions 12 and 14: V12, V14: located in the following locations based on the operating system, as follows:
  
  
  • Windows XP: c:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Local Settings\Application Data\Computers and Structures\SAP2000v12.ini (the
    
    Note that Local Settings and Application Data directories may be hidden).
  • Windows Vista, Windows 7: c:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local\Computers and Structures\SAP2000v12.ini

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The application directory contains the following files:

• .ini file - store – stores some global program software variables, such as license level, module licenses, etc.

• .tb3 file - – stores changes of to the program software settings, such as customizations made to the toolbar

• CSI_SentinelLM.log – license manager log file

Model files

All input and temporary files created for a particular model are store in the model input file directory.

SAP2000

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See also

• CSI Analysis Reference Manual

  , chapter "

  (Load Cases

  ", section "

  > Accessing the Assembled Stiffness and Mass Matrices

  "

  , page 321)

• Import FAQ