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Data Output
Tom Dooling
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How can I write out data from a simulation to another file? It used to be I could copy and paste from a data table, but that does not seem to be possible now. Do I need custom java code to create and write to a file?
Thanks
Tom


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Re: Data Output -
Francisco Esquembre
237 Posts

Hi.

There are reading model elements, particularly for text files. To WRITE a file, you have to use plain Java.

Attached is an example of such a possible code that opens a text file and writes data to it as it gets generated. Don't forget to close the file before quitting the simulation. Study the code and you will quickly see how it works and be able to adapt it to your needs.

Paco

PS: We have done nothing to the data table that prevents it from copying and pasting. Please send me  (fem@um.es) the example and I will have a close look at it.

Post edited June 25, 2012 at 12:07 PM EST.

Attached File: ejs_WritingToTextFile.zip



Re: Re: Data Output -
Tom Dooling
2 Posts

Hi Paco,

Thanks!

Your code was very easy to incorporate into my own simulation.
It works and I'm writing out my data files with no issues.

Thanks again for such a quick response!


Tom Dooling



Re: Re: Re: Data Output -
Francisco Esquembre
237 Posts

You are welcome.

Around the world in a few seconds! :-)

Paco



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