...

• Versions 12 and 14: based on the operating system, as follows:
  
  
  • Windows XP: c:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Local Settings\Application Data\Computers and Structures\SAP2000v12.ini
    
    Note that Local Settings and Application Data directories may be hidden.
  • Windows Vista, Windows 7: c:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local\Computers and Structures\SAP2000v12.ini

The application directory contains the following files:

...

All input and temporary files created for a particular model are store in the model input file directory.

SAP2000

See also

• CSI Analysis Reference Manual (Load Cases > Accessing the Assembled Stiffness and Mass Matrices, page 321)

• Import FAQ