### 2.1.1. Model

The context menu for Models differs between the ACP Workbench mode and the Stand Alone mode.

Figure : Model Context Menu in Stand Alone Mode

Figure : Model Context Menu in Workbench mode

This is an overview of the items in the model feature context menu. Selected items are explained in more detail below.

- Properties: Display the Model Properties dialog where information about the model, input file, tolerances and unit system can be found and modified (see Model Properties - General)

- Update: Update the entire model.

- Clear Stored Update Results: Delete all results of the previous update.

- Save (Stand Alone only): Save the selected model.

- Reload (Stand Alone only): Reload the input file into the database (return to the last saved state).

- Close (Stand Alone only): Close the selected model.

- Save Analysis Model (Stand Alone only): Save the ANSYS input file including the lay-up defined in ACP.

- Save APDL Commands (Stand Alone only): Save the lay-up definition as APDL Command Macro, modifies the model from isotropic material monolithic elements to orthotropic layered composite elements with some adjustments on results save.

- Solve Current Model (Stand Alone only): Submit the ANSYS input file including the composite lay-up definition to the ANSYS solver.

- Export Composite Definitions to ACP File: Export the lay-up definitions to a different ACP file (see Import/Export of ACP Composite Definitions File).

- Import Composite Definitions from ACP File: Import the lay-up definitions from an other ACP file (see Import/Export of ACP Composite Definitions File).

- Export to HDF5 Composite CAE File: Export the mesh with the composite definitions to a .HDF5 file (see Import From/Export to HDF5 Composite CAE File).

- Import to HDF5 Composite CAE File: Import a mesh with composite definitions from a .HDF5 file (see Import From/Export to HDF5 Composite CAE File).

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