#### 2.3.6.2. Import

##### Import

As for the export, check that the units match in ESAComp and ANSYS Composite PrepPost.

In ESAComp, there are 2 ways to export the data:

##### Script Format (recommended)

In ESAComp, you can export Plies and Laminates through the FE Export / ANSYS ACP option in the menu. It generates a Python script, in which all the information is stored in ACP format.

##### XML Format

In ESAComp, export your data as .XML file using the File menu. Import this data in ANSYS Composite PrepPost with the context menu for the Material object in the tree (see Material Data).

Only material data can be imported.

Important: The Import from ESAComp XML operation does not create the material in ANSYS Composite PrepPost. It only changes the properties. So the material must be created before with the same name as in ESAComp.

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