PRT File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .prt
Category 3D CAD part or component file
Used by Various CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo Parametric)
Primary Association 3D Part and Assembly Design
Data Encapsulation Binary
Editable Yes, with compatible CAD software
Compression Optional, depends on software settings
3D Model Support Yes
2D Drawing Support Variable, based on software capability
Assembly File Association Can be part of an assembly file (.asm or similar)
Scalability Highly scalable with CAD software
Versioning Supports version control internally or through CAD software
Programmatic Access Accessible through CAD software APIs
Multi-user Editing Supported by some CAD platforms
Parametric Modeling Supported
Metadata Storage Stores metadata such as author, creation date, etc.
Security Features Encryption and access control possible, depending on software
Cross-Platform Compatibility Limited, relies on software availability
File Size Variable, can be large for complex models
Interactive Features Supports interactive features like animations, simulations in some CAD packages
MIME Type Not standardized