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# return simres
Write simplified SHOP results to the specified file in a text file format, the "/generator" option will include unit results in the file

|   |   |
|---|---|
|Options|/gen|
|License|SHOP_OPEN|
|Release version|13.0.0.a|

```{contents}
:local:
:depth: 1
```

## Saving basic optimization results
Basic {ref}`reservoir`, {ref}`gate`, {ref}`plant` and {ref}`market` results from the optimization may be saved to file with the command:
```
return simres (/generator) <filename.result>
```

Only plant information with the power production and discharge for individual units will be printed when using the /generator option.