There are 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

The application data directory is stored in the following locations for different versions of the program:

• V11: level and modules can be set by using c:\windows\SAP2000v11.ini file
• V12, V14: located in the following locations based on the operating system:
  • Windows XP: c:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Local Settings\Application Data\Computers and Structures\SAP2000v12.ini (the Local Settings and Application Data directories may be hidden)
  • Windows Vista, Windows 7: c:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local\Computers and Structures\SAP2000v12.ini

The application directory contains the following files:

• .ini file - store some global program variables, such as license level, module licenses, etc.
• .tb3 file - stores changes of the program settings, such as customizations made to the toolbar

See Also

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  CSI

  Analysis Reference Manual (Load Cases > Accessing the Assembled Stiffness and Mass Matrices, page 321)
• Import FAQ