Tips to open X_T file

Can't open the X_T file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open X_T files as well as a list of programs that support X_T files.

X_T file extension

File Name Parasolid Model Part Format
File Developer Siemens PLM Software
File Category CAD Files

The X_T file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the X_T files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the X_T file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is X_T file?

The file in the X_T format belongs to the CAD Files category. The creator of this file is Siemens PLM Software. CAD Files consists of 158 similar files. Parasolid Model Part Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Parasolid to handle this file. This is a program created by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. The Fusion 360, USA KeyCreator, KeyCreator, Autodesk Inventor programs will also handle the file when the Parasolid program does not fulfill its role.

How to open X_T file?

The main problem with Parasolid Model Part Format is that the X_T file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file X_T to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the X_T file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Parasolid

The first step is to check if the computer has the Parasolid program installed. To do this, enter the name Parasolid into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file X_T.

Step 2. Create association of Parasolid with X_T files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the X_T file still does not use the Parasolid program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Parasolid application as the default for handling the X_T file.

Step 3. Update Parasolid to the latest version

If, however, after binding Parasolid with Parasolid Model Part Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the X_T file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to X_T files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file X_T or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected X_T files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of X_T file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair X_T file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Siemens PLM Software help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted X_T files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move X_T to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the X_T file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the X_T file again. However, some background programs may block the X_T file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.