Distributing Models to Users

If you want to share your model with others by copying it from one computer to another (via CD, flash drive, email, FTP, or any other method), you'll need to include all the files used by the model.

Tip: You can also share models by publishing, or with isee Player. For more information, see Sharing Models.

The easiest way to share a model with another person is to use the Export as Bundle menu item as described in File Menu. This will put the model and all the supporting files described below into a single zip file automatically using the directory structure that is suggested.

Shared Model Contents

In addition to the model file (an .ITMX or .STMX file), a complete archive can contain one or more of following types of files, depending on the features your model uses:

Saved simulation run data (.ISDB) - this file will have the same name as the model. This file exists only if the model has been run and has results to show.
Modules (.ITMX), if you've selected the option to save them as separate files on the Module Properties panel - these files will be in the folder modelname_Modules.
Import/export data (.XLS, .XLSX and .CSV)
Graphics (.BMP, .GIF, .JPG, etc.)
Videos （.MP4, .WAV）

Export as bundle will use the following subfolders - Graphics, Sounds, Movies, Data - to make it easier to keep track of everything. the .ISDB file has to be in the same directory as the model. Also, any modules which are saved as separate files will automatically be put into a subfolder with a name beginning with the name of the model.

Using this same directory structure is also recommended for model development.

Tip: If you rename a model file outside of the application, you'll also need to rename the .ISDB file and the modules directory.