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# How to export variables in CSV format from Ansys CFD Post

## Objective:

Learn how to generate and export a variable from Ansys CFD Post in CSV format to import into nTop.

## Applies to:

* ANSYS CFD Post
* Importing

## Procedure:

With Ansys CFD Post Open:

1. File > Export > Export...

2. Options: Define desired inputs, the primary three are:

* Set file path and name
* Location (i.e. Named Selection(s))
* Variable(s)

![The export menu of Ansys CFD Post. The Options tab is shown.](https://files.learn.ntop.com/help-articles/interop/4406857211667.png)
Image #1: Export Window, Options Tab

3. Formatting

* Vector Variables
  * Components (i.e. vector) or Scalar
* Separator

  * Ensure that **Include Header** is turned **off,** this will allow nTop's Import Scalar Point Map or Import Vector Point Map blocks to read in the CSV file

  ![The export menu of Ansys CFD Post. The Formatting tab is shown.](https://files.learn.ntop.com/help-articles/interop/4406849866003.png)
  Image #2: Export Window, Formatting Tab

4. Click Save

The GIF below shows the steps described above.

## A gif showing how to generate and export a variable from Ansys CFD Post in CSV format.

That should do it! If you followed the steps above you should have a CSV ready to import into nTop!

If you still have questions the [support team](https://support.ntopology.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) would be happy to help you.

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*CFD CSV CFD Post Ansys Fluent CFX*