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AlexS
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Saving files

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Hi, I'm using Vensim PLE 9.4.0 (Mac) for an exam in university. I don't know how to properly save my files. When I try to save I get a warning that Vensim can't correctly save it. And when I want to open files, I get the warning that vensim can't read the file.
Can anyone help me with that problem?
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AlexS
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Re: Saving files

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When I want to save this alert shows up: Unable to open /Exercise 2.mdl for output.
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Sounds like a permissions problem. When Vensim first started and you were asked if Vensim could access files in your documents folder, did you click yes?
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Re: Saving files

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Can I change this setting afterwards as I don't remember denying access
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AlexS wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:12 am Can I change this setting afterwards as I don't remember denying access
I'm sure you can (but I don't know how to do it myself). Google "change app permissions macos", there are plenty of instructions.
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Re: Saving files

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Hi, I’m having problem with this too and I need the app so I can do my midterms. The app keeps saying unble to open/ user etc, can someone help?
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Almost certainly a permissions issue. You'll need to search the web for how to allow an application on MacOS access folders.
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