Data that is read into and written by Polyflow applications when they are run within Workbench is split into two parts:

Setup data is the data used to start a simulation over from the beginning. This data is associated with the Setup cell and includes the mesh file and the data file.

Solution data is the data that results from performing a calculation and is used to restart a simulation from existing results. These results are associated with the Solution cell and includes the current data (.dat) and results (.res) files.

The setup and solution data files for a project with one Polyflow-based system are saved in a folder named PFL. When a project has more than one Polyflow-based system, additional folders are created with numeric designations (for example, PFL-1, PFL-2) for each system’s setup and solution data folders. See Understanding the File Structure for Polyflow in Workbench for additional information about the file structure for Workbench in Polyflow.

When working in Workbench, your work in Polyflow is automatically saved as needed. For example, whenever you close Polydata, run Polyflow, or save your Workbench project, your unsaved data is automatically saved.

You can save your Workbench project by selecting the Save option under the File menu within Workbench or by selecting the Save icon from the Workbench toolbar. Note that your attempt to save will be refused if Polydata or Polyflow is running.