Saving an Archive File

On Windows systems, you can double-click .wbpz archive files from the directory they are saved in to open the archive. If you open an archive file this way and then make changes to the project, when you save the file you are prompted to either overwrite the archive, create a copy of the archive, or cancel the save operation.

To save an archive file:

  1. From the menu bar, select File > Save.

  2. To overwrite the archive file:

    1. In the dialog box, click Overwrite.

    2. In the Archive Options dialog box, select the optional items to archive.

      • Result/solution and retained design point files

      • Imported files external to project directory

      • Items in the User_files folder

        Note:  If your project contains Imported Boundary Conditions in the Mechanical application, you must include result/solution items so that the necessary upstream files are archived. Failure to archive these files prevents you from importing data or accessing features that involve reading upstream data, when the project is restored.

    3. Click Archive.

      After saving, you are returned to Workbench, working in the updated archive. Use Save As to restore the project to a .wbpj file.

  3. To save a copy of the archive file:

    1. In the dialog box, click Save a Copy.

    2. Browse to the location to save the file.

    3. Type a name for the archive copy.

    4. Click Save.

      After saving, you are returned to Workbench, working in the new (copy) archive. The original archive remains unchanged. Use Save As to restore the project to a .wbpj file.