Packed Files

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Packed Files

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To get a simulation running in 20-sim, the data stored in various files may be needed:

.emx: model files
.txt: data files (fileinput)
.bmp: bitmap files (for use in 3D Animation)
.dll: external dll-files (user defined external functions)
etc.

You can pack all these files into one zip-file, using the Pack command from the File menu. With this command 20-sim will check all the files that are used and store them into a single zip-file. This option is useful for archiving and sending models by e-mail.

Pack

1.When the Pack command is clicked, a Save As dialog appears asking you to enter a name. Always save with the default extension .emxz because 20-sim uses this extension to recognize packed files.

After the Save As dialog, a 20-sim Pack dialog appears, showing the collected files. In this dialog you can select the files that should be packed.

2. Select the files that should be packed and click the OK button.

Unpack

You can open Packed Files using the Unpack command from the File menu.

1.When the Unpack command is clicked, an Open dialog appears asking you open a file. Open a file with the extension .emxz because 20-sim uses this extension to recognize packed files.

After the Open dialog, a 20-sim Unpack dialog appears. In this dialog you can see the file that you have selected to unpack and you can choose the method of unpacking.

2.If you want to unpack all files and put them in their original location, select the option Unpack with full path.
3.If you want to unpack all files and to a specific directory, select the option Unpack to directory.
4.Select Keep Relative Paths if you want to keep the original folder structure.