File Extension Tips

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Dec 11, 2015

This article lists the file extensions for the CEI programs that use a flat file system (instead of a single file database) and gives the most common/default location for the files. Your settings may place your files elsewhere.

DesignCalcs

*.DesignCalcs - Vessel files are stored with this extension. They are often located in C:\CEI Data\DesignCalcs

DcSupport.adb - This is a supporting database that is often located in C:\CEI Data\DesignCalcs

DesignDocs

*.DesignDocs - Design files are stored with this extension. These files are often located in the My Documents folder.

WeldDocs

The following file types are used for WeldDocs files. These files are often located in the My Documents folder.

*.welder

*.BS_EN_ISO_15609_1

*.API1104

*.BS_EN_281_1

*.AWS_D1_1_PQR

*.Section9WPS

*.AWS_D1_1_WPS

*.Section9WPQ

*.AWS_D1_1_WPQ

*.Section9WOPQ

*BS_EN_ISO_15614_1

*.Section9PQR

WeldToolbox

The following file types are used for WeldToolbox files. These files are often located in the My Documents folder.

*.wtcad

*.bmp

*.whclc

*.wtest

Temporary Folder

Occasionally a program will use the Windows Temp folder to store files (e.g., ProWrite export tables). This location typically looks like C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Local\temp.