EZCAM File Formats

When loading or saving data, information is stored in different data / file type formats depending on the data type itself (geometry, surfaces, etc.) and the EZCAM module that is used. The different formats are denoted by different name extensions. See the tables below for more information.

 

 

Example:

After restarting the software you create a new MILL work piece named Tutorial1. When opening the Save As dialog, the default file type is set to Part Files (3DP). Type Tutorial1 into the Filename section and select the Save button. The software will save the Tutorial1. 3DP part file. Now select Geometry (GEO) as file type and save the file Tutorial1. GEO. When opening this project later by using the Open file menu command, select the Tutorial1.3DP and the associated geometry file Tutorial1.GEO.

 

 

The list below shows the most important data types and their extensions.

 

Geometry (All Modules)

Module

EZ-MILL  (Mill-2D, Mill , Mill-Pro), EZ-TURN , EZ-EDM

Data

Geometry Elements, Curves, User-Coordinate Systems

Extension

filename.GEO

 

 

Surfaces (All Modules)

Module

EZ-MILL  (Mill , Mill-Pro), EZ-EDM

Data

3D Surface Data

Extension

filename.3GX

 

 

Part File (MILL)

Module

EZ-MILL  (Mill-2D, Mill , Mill-Pro)

Data

Work-Step Technology & Machining Information

Extension

filename.3DP

 

 

Part File (EDM)

Module

EZ-EDM

Data

Work-Step Technology & Machining Information

Extension

filename.PRT

 

 

Part File (TURN)

Module

EZ-Turn

Data

Work-Step Technology & Machining Information

Extension

filename.TRN

 

 

NC-Data

Module

All

Data

Computed NC-Data file, ready to be sent to the machine

Extension

filename.TXT

Comment

Editing of these files is possible using any ASCII text editor