Selecting the Input Files

You can select the files that will be read by the application, such as input files.

  1. From the job window, click Select Input Files to Include.
  2. To include files in your study, select one of the following:
    OptionDescription
    Upload file(s) Upload selected files from a local directory to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. Simulation Companion copies each file to a versioned document. An uploaded file has version control and can be shared with other 3DEXPERIENCE users.

    If a file exists with the same name, Simulation Companion creates a new version of the file. You cannot upload a folder.

    Search to Add Add a reference from an object in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to your study. From the Search window that appears, use the 6WTags to filter down to the desired content.
    Drag and drop
    • Drag files from a local directory into your study. Simulation Companion copies each file to a versioned document. If a file exists with the same name, Simulation Companion creates a new version of the file. You cannot drag a folder.
    • Drag a document containing an input file from a 3DSearch window into your study. Simulation Companion creates a reference to the document.
    Simulation Companion displays a list of the input files included in the study.
  3. To include additional files, click and select Upload file(s) or Search to Add from the menu that appears.
  4. Optional: From the list of input files, click and select one of the following:
    OptionDescription
    Upload New Version Upload a new version of the file from a local directory to the study. The new version replaces the original file in your study.
    Download Download the file from your study to the default Windows download directory.
    Download as Zip Download the content from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform as a zipped file.
    Preview View the file as plain text.
    Delete Delete the file from the study.