Files Created by ARC+ Commands

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Files Created by ARC+ Commands

The following is a partial list of files that ARC+ creates or changes in response to your commands. Unless otherwise noted, each file has a name that you specify plus the listed file extension, e.g., yourname.ddd or yourname.dmp.

$image\ebx_1712504276.gif$ IMPORTANT Be careful before deleting a file. It is the permanent record of your work. Many files are essential for proper operation of the ARC+ system.

Files in Your Working Directories

File Name	Description
.ddd, .iii,	Model Files
*.adb	Template files
*.icn	Icons for graphical dialog box displays
*.log	Batch files
*.rpt	Reports of operation of certain commands
*.tex	ASCII text files (see Text)
.img, .pcx, nf1, .np1	Screen captures, in ARC+ image or PCX format, respectively
*.dmp	Dump files
*.gs1	Polygon description files
*.dxf	DXF Files
.xlr, .xft, .xcl, .xlt, *.xpr	Translation tables generated by the Importing a DXF file (\dxfin) command: for layers, fonts, colors, line types, and other parameters respectively
*.dwf	DWF Files
*.vrml	VRML Files
.met, .plt	Plot files (see Plotting & Printing)
nouveau modele	Temporary working file
autosave	Temporary save file
D@.	Prefix for new DSG files, you can add up to 6 characters
*.stl	Stereolithography files
*.hdl	Saved solid file

Files in the Library Directories (ARCALIB and Its Subdirectories)

File Name	Description
.ddd, .iii	Object source files (both predefined and those you create, see Placed Objects & Libraries)
*.adb	Template files
*.icn	Icons for graphical library displays (see Placed Objects & Libraries)
.fon, .fnx	Font files (see Text)

TEMP Subdirectory & Temporary Files

A number of temporary and permanent files are created in your working directory while you work. They are automatically deleted when you quit ARC+. If you want to delete or move files in your working directory (e.g., deleting, moving), make sure not to erase any of these files while your model is open. It may corrupt your model. If you want to "clean up" your working directory by deleting extraneous files, first exit ARC+.

ARC+ creates a \temp subdirectory in your arcplus directory during installation. Most temporary files are now created in this temp subdirectory, and are erased when you exit ARC+.

There are however certain temporary files starting with @ that are created in other locations in the system. These are deleted when changing working directories (using \open and \save) as well as quitting. If you encounter a serious system error and you must reboot your computer, certain temporary files may not be erased.

Filename & Extension	Description	Deletion
@.	Temporary system files	Deleted automatically after quitting ARC+
*.dat	Temporary system files	Deleted automatically after quitting ARC+
hdltmp.*	Temporary system files	Deleted automatically after quitting ARC+
dl3data.tmp	Temporary file created by the save solid (\saves) command	Deleted automatically after quitting ARC+
dlindex.tmp	Temporary file created by the save solid (\saves) command	Deleted automatically after quitting ARC+
dltext.tmp	Temporary file created by the save solid (\saves) command	Deleted automatically after quitting ARC+
scrning.tmp	Temporary file created by certain graphic drivers when using the shell to DOS (\shell) command	Deleted after exiting the shell and returning to ARC+
*.tmp	Name of model with extension .TMP. Temporary model file	Not deleted. To be deleted manually after exiting ARC+
autosave.iii autosave.ddd	Created using the \backup command	Deleted automatically after quitting ARC+
\arcuser\ @*f@auto	Created automatically by autosave	Deleted automatically after quitting ARC+
commands.tbs	Temporary system file	Deleted automatically after quitting ARC+
std.cfg	Permanent file created in each working directory	Do not delete. Delete only if you change graphic cards