Opening and Saving Files
Bringing data files into HyperMesh and saving them are frequent operations every user should understand. This section will help you become proficient with the various ways this can be done in HyperMesh. The remaining exercises in this course will assume you know how to open and save files in HyperMesh.
HyperMesh uses its own proprietary format for HyperMesh database files (.hm), which include geometry, meshing, connectors, loads and forces, materials, and everything else that is necessary to pre-process a model prior to sending it to a solver. A second important file type is a session file. A session file (.mvw) is a text file that contains a structured list of statements. The statements include instructions for page layout and window content, such as graphic and plot information. A session file is generated whenever you save a work session. Session files can also be created outside of the program using any text editor or generated from other applications.
File Operations
The Standard toolbar controls basic operations of HyperMesh including starting a new session, opening and saving .hm binary files, importing and exporting solver decks and geometry files, setting the current user profile, and results files.
Mouse over the icons contained in the Standard toolbar to view descriptions of each.
Import
Objects are imported into HyperMesh using the Import tab which can be opened by using the Import Icons 
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. The Import Tab allows the import of 5 different types of objects; .hm files, geometry, FE models, a bill of materials, and connectors.
Click the different icons on the Import Tab below to see the available options for importing objects into HyperMesh.
Export
Objects are exported from HyperMesh using the Export tab which can be opened by using the Export (Icon) Icon. The Export Tab allows the export of 4 different types of objects, .hm files, geometry, FE models, and connectors.
Click the different icons on the Export Tab below to see the available options for exporting objects from HyperMesh.