ANSYS Workbench Users,

Oh my goodness, do not try this at work.
This morning, I decided that I'd like to take one analysis system from my project page and "export" it to a new project.
I remembered seeing an update mentioning this possibility in these later versions (using 2019R3).
So, when I right clicked on one system, I found that there was an "Export System(s)" option.
There are about 20 different analysis systems on this project page.
Yes, I went ahead without any caution!
Right before my eyes, each analysis system started to be deleted!
Hmm, I thought, "Oh no, did I push the wrong button?  This isn't what I expected".
Ahh, I thought, "Well, at least I have a backup" (we do those sorts of things, no I don't know the software being used).
Deciding that I better read the "Help" on this, I found that this deletion procedure wasn't mentioned in the "Exporting Systems to a New Project" section.
It would have been nice to have read something like:  "relax, don't have a panic attack, your systems aren't being deleted and they are in good capable hands".
After about 30 minutes (maybe a bit of an exaggeration) the system that I had originally chosen was the only one on the project page.
The project was saved, an archive was made, and "wow", my original project re-appeared!
So, the process had really worked as intended, after all.
However, I am giggling at the ridiculous way (and waste of time) that this was achieved!
Really, a single (or multiple) systems can't be exported from the project page in an easier way? (ouput was a *.wbpz file)
In this case, I should have exported the system directly from Mechanical? (output would be a *.mechdat file)
Go ahead, try this at work but be prepared to spend time elsewhere.

Regards,
Irene Slater
Corning Incorporated

PS, I lost further time when I accidently opened the .wbpz in an older version - about 30 min. later the process stopped with a message about the older version.  Come on.

Dear Ms. Slater,
I have never dared to export systems outside the Mechanical environment. It's a little more tedious, but your nightmarish experience tells me my choice has been wise.

Best regards
Riccardo Testi

Development and Strategies
2 Wheeler Engines Technical Centre
Piaggio & C. S.p.A
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E-mail:    riccardo.testi@piaggio.com

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ANSYS Workbench Users,

Oh my goodness, do not try this at work.
This morning, I decided that I'd like to take one analysis system from my project page and "export" it to a new project.
I remembered seeing an update mentioning this possibility in these later versions (using 2019R3).
So, when I right clicked on one system, I found that there was an "Export System(s)" option.
There are about 20 different analysis systems on this project page.
Yes, I went ahead without any caution!
Right before my eyes, each analysis system started to be deleted!
Hmm, I thought, "Oh no, did I push the wrong button?  This isn't what I expected".
Ahh, I thought, "Well, at least I have a backup" (we do those sorts of things, no I don't know the software being used).
Deciding that I better read the "Help" on this, I found that this deletion procedure wasn't mentioned in the "Exporting Systems to a New Project" section.
It would have been nice to have read something like:  "relax, don't have a panic attack, your systems aren't being deleted and they are in good capable hands".
After about 30 minutes (maybe a bit of an exaggeration) the system that I had originally chosen was the only one on the project page.
The project was saved, an archive was made, and "wow", my original project re-appeared!
So, the process had really worked as intended, after all.
However, I am giggling at the ridiculous way (and waste of time) that this was achieved!
Really, a single (or multiple) systems can't be exported from the project page in an easier way? (ouput was a *.wbpz file) In this case, I should have exported the system directly from Mechanical? (output would be a *.mechdat file) Go ahead, try this at work but be prepared to spend time elsewhere.

Regards,
Irene Slater
Corning Incorporated

PS, I lost further time when I accidently opened the .wbpz in an older version - about 30 min. later the process stopped with a message about the older version.  Come on.

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