# samples Section

This section configures **sampling settings** for model outputs, including **intervals** and **file conventions**.

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 | **Parameter** | **Description** |
 |---------------|----------------|
 | `OnOffFlag` | Flag to enable/disable sampling (`TRUE`, `FALSE`). |
 | `file` | Input file for sampling (default: `tugoPlot.input`). |
 | `start` | Start time for sampling (default: `0.0 s`). |
 | `save_interval` | Interval for saving samples (default: `1800 s`). |
 | `overwright_append_flag` | Flag to overwrite or append samples (`APPEND`, `OVERWRITE`). |
 | `SectionOnOffFlag` | Flag to enable/disable section sampling (`TRUE`, `FALSE`). |
 | `SectionInputFile` | Input file for section sampling. |
 | `SectionStart` | Start time for section sampling (default: `0.0 s`). |
 | `SectionSaveInterval` | Interval for saving section samples (default: `1800 s`). |
 | `SectionOverAppendFlag` | Flag to overwrite or append section samples (`APPEND`, `OVERWRITE`). |
 | `SectionTerminalEchoing` | Flag to echo section sampling to terminal (`TRUE`, `FALSE`). |