X_T File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .x_t
Full Name Parasolid Model Part File
Developed by Siemens PLM Software
File Type CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
Primary Association 3D Models & CAD Files
MIME Type model/x-Parasolid
Format Type Binary and ASCII
License Proprietary
Compression Not inherently compressed
Usage 3D printing, Manufacturing, Engineering designs
Advantage High precision in 3D model representation
Disadvantage Requires specific software to open and edit
Supported Systems Windows, macOS (with compatible software)
Text Encoding ASCII for human-readable part, binary for the rest
Interoperability Can be imported by various CAD software
3D Data Contents Geometries, assemblies, metadata
Creation Methods Export from Parasolid-based CAD programs
Editable Yes, with compatible software
Security No inherent encryption or security features
API Support Limited to software that can handle Parasolid format
Conversion Can be converted to and from other CAD formats