# To export GENIO files from 12d Model

You can use the Trimble Access Roads software to create a GENIO .mos file that contains models extracted from a .12da file. See To extract models from a 12da file.

Use the steps below to export a road as a GENIO file from 12d Model:

1. Start 12d Model and select a project.
2. Select File I/O / Data output – GENIO.
3. From the Write GENIO File for dialog, select the alignment string as the data to write.
4. Enter a file name.
5. Set the Alignment dimension field to 6D.
6. Select the 77 Format check box.
7. Write the file but do not select Finish.
8. Select the remaining strings that define the road as the data to write. Use the filter option to aid string selection.
9. Retain the file name used to write the alignment string.
10. Set the Alignment dimension field to 3D.
11. Write the file and then select Yes to append to the end of the existing file.
12. Select Finish.