Interface and result files can be identified by their file extension. The following table lists the purpose of each type of file. Files designated "temporary" can be safely deleted after the completion of an analysis.
Note: To recover disk space, use the Compact project command () to delete unwanted project files.
| Extension | File type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| amm | Model file | Model export format for transferring a Dual Domain surface mesh to Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser |
| c2p | Interface file, Cool analysis to Fill+Pack analysis for the following analysis technologies:
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Stores the following information:
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| clm | Result file, Cool analysis. | MPI 2.0 cooling laminate results |
| cmz | Interface file, Cool analysis to Fill+Pack analysis (3D) | Stores the following information:
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| con | Temporary intermediate file, Cool analysis | Stores the data relating to system matrix indices for the Boundary Element method (BEM) solver |
| cr0 | Restart file, Cool analysis | MPI 2.0 Cool restart file |
| ctz | Interface file, Cool (FEM) | Stores time-dependent mold wall temperature results used in flow results. |
| die | Result file, Fill+Pack analysis | Stores the "Machine Setup" result |
| dsu | Result file, Shrink analysis | Stores all the results of a Shrink analysis |
| dum | Temporary intermediate file, Wire Sweep/Paddle shift | Interface extension for Abaqus |
| err | Result file, all analyses | Stores error messages for each analysis performed |
| fem | Interface file, Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight to Abaqus | Model data for Abaqus (C-MOLD / Abaqus 6.2 license holders) |
| flm | Result file, Fill analysis | MPI 2.0 fill laminate results |
| fpo | Interface file, Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight to MPX | Stores material, injection molding machine and process setup data for Moldflow Plastics Xpert |
| fr0 | Restart file, Fill analysis | MPI 2.0 end of Fill restart file |
| fts | Result file, Fill+Pack analysis | MPI 2.0 time series results |
| h3d | Model file | Altair Hyper3D format model file for storing Midplane, Dual Domain or 3D mesh and result data |
| hbr | Restart file, 3D Fill+Pack analysis (MPI 6.0) | |
| inp | Temporary intermediate file, Warp/Stress analyses | |
| jg1 | Temporary intermediate file, Cool analysis | Stores the g term Boundary Element method (BEM) integral for the average temperature calculation |
| jg2 | Temporary intermediate file, Cool analysis | Stores the g term Boundary Element method (BEM) integral for the temperature difference calculation |
| jh1 | Temporary intermediate file, Cool analysis | Stores the h term Boundary Element method (BEM) integral for the average temperature calculation |
| jh2 | Temporary intermediate file, Cool analysis | Stores the h term Boundary Element method (BEM) integral for the temperature difference calculation |
| jou | Temporary intermediate file, Cool analysis | Manages the jg1, jg2, jh1 and jh2 temporary files for the Boundary Element Method (BEM) equations |
| ls4 | Result file | Stores information for the paddle-shift interface |
| lsp | Interface file, Warp analysis to Stress analysis | Stores layer-based stress and thermal and mechanical properties |
| mab | Interface file, Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight to Abaqus | Input data for Abaqus (Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight / Abaqus 6.2 license holders) |
| m3i | Model file | MPI 2.0 format for storing 3D mesh |
| m3r | Restart file, 3D Fill + Pack analysis (MPI 5.1) | |
| mfl, nda, ela, ata, ain | Model file | MPI 2.0 format for storing Midplane, Dual Domain and 3D mesh |
| mfr | Results file | Study result files for export to Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Communicator |
| mws | Workspace settings file | Stores a custom workspace configuration |
| oc1 | Result file, Cool analysis | Stores all cooling circuit results |
| ocs | Result file, core shift analysis | All core shift specific results |
| od1 | Result file, DOE analysis | Stores all XY plot results |
| od2 | Result file, DOE analysis | Stores all contour plot results |
| of1 | Result file, Fill analysis | Stores all filling phase results except weld line and air traps |
| of2 | Result file, Fill analysis | Stores weld line and air trap results |
| og1 | Result file, Gas-assisted Fill+Pack analysis | Stores all filling phase results |
| oic | Result file, Injection-compression analysis | Stores all filling phase results |
| oj1 | Result file, Co-injection analysis | Stores all results specific to a Co-injection analysis |
| oo1 | Result file, Fiber orientation analysis | For Midplane and Dual Domain models, fiber orientation data are stored during the filling phase. For 3D models data are stored at the end of the filling for a fill analysis, and at the end of packing for a Fill+Pack analysis |
| oo2 | Result file, Fiber orientation analysis | For Midplane and Dual Domain models, fiber orientation data are stored during the packing phase |
| op2 | Result file, Pack analysis | Stores all packing phase results |
| os1 | Result file, reactive molding analyses | Stores all filling phase results of a RIM, RTM or SRIM, Underfill encapsulation or Microchip encapsulation analysis |
| os2 | Result file, reactive molding analyses | Stores weld-line data |
| os3 | Result file, Microchip encapsulation analysis | Stores all wire sweep results |
| os4 | Result file, Microchip encapsulation analysis | Stores all paddle shift results |
| osp | Interface file, Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight to Abaqus | Residual stress and/or material property data for Abaqus (C-MOLD / Abaqus 6.2 license holders) |
| ot1 | Result file, Gate location analysis | Stores gate location analysis specific results |
| ot2 | Result file, Molding window analysis | Stores molding window analysis specific results |
| ot3 | Result file, Runner balance analysis | Stores runner balance analysis specific results |
| ot4 | Result file, Process optimization analysis | Stores filling phase results |
| ot5 | Result file, Process optimization analysis | Stores packing phase results |
| otc | Result file, Cool (FEM) analysis | Stores transient cool results |
| ott | Result file, Cool (FEM) analysis | Stores production start-up results |
| out | Temporary intermediate file, Warp/Stress analyses | |
| ow3 | Result file, Warp analysis | Stores displacements and stresses |
| ow4 | Result file | Stores stress related results |
| pat | Model file | Patran format model file for storing Midplane, Dual Domain or 3D mesh |
| plm | Result file, Pack analysis | MPI 2.0 flow laminate results |
| ppc | Interface file, Fill+Pack analysis to Cool analysis | Stores melt temperature and heat fluxes |
| pr0 | Restart file, Pack analysis | MPI 2.0 end of packing restart file |
| rbc | Interface file, Fill+Pack analysis to Runner balance analysis | Element throughput and nodal pressure results from original Fill+Pack analysis |
| rfn | Temporary project management file | Stores the completion status of an analysis |
| rs0 | Restart file, Fiber orientation analysis | |
| rsp | Restart file, Fill+Pack analysis | |
| sdy | Project management file | Study file containing geometry, mesh, materials, injection location(s), process settings, solver parameters |
| stl | Model file | Model export format for visualization of a Midplane mesh in third party CAD systems |
| tsp | Interface file, Warp analysis results to structural analysis packages | Provides initial stress results for tetra elements for interfacing with structural analysis packages |
| udm | Project management file | Export of study to ASCII format file for support diagnosis |
| udm | Project management file | Compressed version of text udm |
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