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Importing MUSIC Export Files (MEF) and MUSIC Setup Files (MSF) into MUSICX

The models created in MUSIC6 can be imported into MUSICX. MUSICX is capable of converting two types of export files of from the MUSIC model, and two file types which are:

  • MUSIC Export Files (MEF) since MUSIC v6.4
  • MUSIC Setup Files (MSF) since MUSIC v6.3

The MEF file includes all components of the MUSIC model. This file format is MUSIC6 model and is specifically designed to convert the whole MUSIC entire model to MUSICX. This file format is recommended for converting the MUSIC MUSIC6 model to MUSICX. To save models in MEF format within MUSIC v6, select Create Model » Import/Export and select Export » MEF from the MEF drop-down menu. There are more details about For further details on exporting the MEF file in , please refer to the MUSIC version 6 .4documentation.

MUSICX also supports importing the MUSIC Setup Files (MSF). However, the MSF file does not include climate data and some any other custom data if any. The MSF file format is more useful for creating an MSF file directly by third-party software and inputting the MSF into MUSIC to create a MUSIC projectMSF files are text-based files that can be developed in any external text editor or spreadsheet software. To output models in MSF format within MUSIC v6, select Create Model » Import/Export» and select Export » MSF from the drop-down menu. 

The process and interface for inputting the MEF file and MSF file to MUSIX are the same, and the process is following these steps:

  • Click New Scenario on the File tool (Figure 1), and the Interface of Create a scenario Scenario (Figure 2) will be displayed.

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