Saving, loading, and exporting models
Models can be saved anytime by clicking on the Save button (
) in the Processing modeler window. It is best to save early and often when working on a model. As we mentioned in the Configuring the modeler and naming a model section of this chapter, the first time a model is saved, you will be prompted to name the model file. Subsequent saves update the existing *.model file. There is also a Save as button () that can be used to save a new version of a model.
Models that are not saved to the Modeler folder can be opened using either of the following two ways:
By enabling the Processing Toolbox panel, navigating to Models | Tools, and then double-clicking on Add model from file
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By using the Processing modeler window, and clicking on the Open model button (
)
In either case, navigate to the
*.modelfile.
Models can also be exported as image files. This is useful if the workflow needs to be presented or included in a report. To export a model, click on the...
