A list of the various input and output files used by
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Software, and explanation of their format, is as follows:
SAP2000
Model directory
SAP2000 File |
File Type |
File Format |
|---|---|---|
SDB |
input |
binary |
s2k |
input |
text |
sbk |
backup |
binary |
s$k |
backup |
text |
out |
output |
text |
Application data directory
Depending on the software version, the application data directory is stored in the following locations:
- Version 11: level and modules can be set using the file c:\windows\SAP2000v11.ini
- Versions 12 and 14: based on the operating system, as follows:
- Windows XP: c:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Local Settings\Application Data\Computers and Structures\SAP2000v12.ini
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
- Windows XP: c:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Local Settings\Application Data\Computers and Structures\SAP2000v12.ini
The application directory contains the following files:
- *.ini file:* stores some global software variables, such as license level, module licenses, etc.
- *.tb3 file:* stores changes to the software settings, such as customizations made to the toolbar
- CSI_SentinelLM.log: license manager log file
See Also
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