# Import model error

**URL:** <https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197>\
**Category:** Bug Reports\
**Created:** [October 22, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197 "2023-10-22T18:01:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 9\
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**Author:** ![CrisBab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/22d042/32.png) [@CrisBab](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/CrisBab)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197/1 "2023-10-22T18:01:14Z")

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Hi,

With version 1.4.1 I’m not able to import models from “Models” directory.  
I get the error below. (Before importing the .step file, I set up a new model)

With version 1.1.0 I can import a model correctly.

![error](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/prepomax/original/2X/4/4e6a9ff7c32c8de94bd45eee485cc287ed35fcc9.png)

Thanks

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**Author:** ![FEAnalyst](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/prepomax.discourse.group/feanalyst/32/688_2.png) [@FEAnalyst](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/FEAnalyst)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197/2 "2023-10-22T18:06:18Z")

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Make sure that _Tools → Settings → Calculix → Work directory_ is set properly.

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**Author:** ![CrisBab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/22d042/32.png) [@CrisBab](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/CrisBab)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197/3 "2023-10-22T19:14:59Z")

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Both versions have similar settings.  
Which directory should I set?  
Do I need to change it every time I create a project in a different directory?

 ![error_2](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/prepomax/original/2X/b/bfe264867020e0e1b044ab3873c6121db7d4b3d6.png)

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**Author:** ![FEAnalyst](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/prepomax.discourse.group/feanalyst/32/688_2.png) [@FEAnalyst](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/FEAnalyst)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197/4 "2023-10-22T22:12:16Z")

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Check if the _C:\mysoftware\PrePoMax v1.4.1\Temp_ folder still exists. If yes, try selecting a different folder as a work directory in the settings.

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**Author:** ![Matej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@Matej](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/Matej)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197/5 "2023-10-23T04:48:07Z")

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The PrePoMax must be in a folder where admin rights are not needed. Try c:/PrePoMax.

I see that you use the same folder for both versions. You can try running it as an administrator.

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**Author:** ![CrisBab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/22d042/32.png) [@CrisBab](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/CrisBab)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2023, 6:11am UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197/6 "2023-10-23T06:11:19Z")

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For some reason, the Temp directory was missing…Now, It works.  
However, from my point of view, the Calculix working directory should change according to the location of the .pmx file (i.e. I would like to see the output files in the directory of my project).  
Thanks

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**Author:** ![Matej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@Matej](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/Matej)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2023, 6:29am UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197/7 "2023-10-23T06:29:56Z")

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You can set it up using: Use .pmx folder as work directory

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/prepomax/original/2X/a/ae1e875d2a30652f751d58f34aef137ec852d14c.png)

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**Author:** ![CrisBab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/22d042/32.png) [@CrisBab](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/CrisBab)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197/8 "2023-10-23T08:29:57Z")

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Ok, I did not notice it!  
Thanks

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**Author:** ![Matej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@Matej](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/Matej)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2023, 7:40am UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/import-model-error/1197/9 "2023-10-26T07:40:00Z")

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