File types

The following file types are handled by Consteel:

.csm: the ConsteelModel file, native binary file type, containing all the modell information. It can be opened with or without results.

.csr: the ConsteelResult file containing all the results of the analysis and design. This file cannot be opened solely.

.csm~: the ConsteelModel file created by the autosave functionality. AutoSave settings can be edited in the Options menu.

.csm.bak: the ConsteelModel backup file. Backup save settings can be edited in the Options menu. The Backup file is created at every manual save and stores the previously saved version of the model. If necessary the .bak extension can be deleted and the file can be used as a normal model file.

.dxf: AutoCad text file type. For open and save.

.smadsteel: general format for translating external models, SDK-based environment, compatible both with Consteel and Steelspace. Axis VM models can be converted to smadsteel format and then opened in Consteel.