# Import/Export Tools

## Import Tools

### Interpret Model

**`ggInterpretStrand7`**

Interpret model will import a structural analysis model from the given software and bake it into rhino objects with attributes associated with the structural analysis model. You can later strip objects of the associated data by using the strip

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For text based import files, the interpret model function allows either a file input or a paste from clipboard option.
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## Export Tools

### Generate Model Data

**`ggStrand7GenStructure`**

Generate model data allows you to build a structural analysis file from the associated objects within Rhino.