All about PCE Files

The PCE file type is primarily associated with Planmeca Romexis.

PCEFile Extension PCE
 File extension: PCE
File type:  multi-use data file

What is a PCE file?

PCE files mostly belong to Planmeca Romexis. PCE files are not from a single standard format but are used across different industries to store specialized data.
They can be found in several forms, for example:
  • ERP Project Files: Some PCE files, such as those used by Planmeca Romexis and its ProCalc system, hold project cost estimates. These files may be stored using a ZIP-based structure, which helps organize project data efficiently.
  • CAD Drawings: Other PCE files contain computer-aided design data. Companies like A-Design use them to save CAD drawings and PC-board designs. This use is common in technical drafting and design.
  • Backup and Emulator Images: In some cases, PCE files serve as backup files or as images for personal computer emulators. Products such as Paragon Backup & Recovery or PCemulator create these types of files to store system states and recover data.
  • CNC Configuration Data: Certain PCE files act as configuration files. For instance, Mastercam Post Configuration Files used with PowerMill or GibbsCAM (linked with CIMCO Edit) hold machine setup parameters needed for CNC programming.
  • Embroidery Patterns: A few PCE files store embroidery design data or CAD piece files, allowing users to manage pattern details using specialized design software.

    • FilExt.com tips: The key is to determine the origin of your PCE file. Knowing which software created it—whether for cost estimates, technical drawings, backups, CNC settings, or embroidery patterns—will help you choose the correct application to open and view the file. In some cases, if the file content is compressed, renaming it with a .zip extension may allow you to extract its content using an archive tool.

    How can I open a PCE file?

    You need a suitable software like Planmeca Romexis to open a PCE file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PCE file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PCE file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert PCE files:

    1. Planmeca Romexis
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PCE files are often referred to as Planmeca Romexis miscs because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Borland Package Collection Editor (File) by Borland Software Corporation
    3. Clone.exe (Backup Segment of Disk Backup) by Spotmau Inc
      Backup segment of disk image This file format is classified as Archive. Program ID is Enrique R. Carrera
    4. Eudora Mailbox Name Map
    5. Mail Signature
    6. PC Engine
      Related links: Emulation Newbies Start Here!, Emulator Zone
    7. PC-Doctor File
    8. Print Shop Envelope

    Technical Data for PCE File Extension

    File classification:
    Misc
    Related files:
    pcb, pes, jpg, zip, chr, tc, rh, bak, dxf, dwg, cfg
    Mime type:
    application/octet-stream

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: PcdrWin32HTML.Document.1, FileType: PCDR Files, AppName: PC-Doctor For Windows HTML Container
    ProgramID: PrintShop.Project, FileType: Print Shop Project, AppName: Home Productivity Program
    ProgramID: PcdrWin32HTML.Document.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PC-Doctor For Windows 2000\PCDRW32H.EX2 %1
    ProgramID: PcdrWin32HTML.Document.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PC-Doctor for Windows XP\PCDRW32H.EX2 %1
    ProgramID: PcdrWin32HTML.Document.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PC-Doctor for Windows\PCDRW32H.EX2 %1
    ProgramID: PcdrWin32HTML.Document.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\pc-doc~1\PCDRW32H.EX2 %1
    ProgramID: PrintShop.Project
    EXEFile: C:\The Print Shop Products\The Print Shop Pro Publisher 6.0\The Print Shop 6.0\ps6.exe %1
    ProgramID: PrintShopDeluxe
    EXEFile: C:\PSDWIN\psdwin.exe %1
    ProgramID: PrintShop.Project
    EXEFile: C:\The Print Shop Products\The Print Shop Premier Edition 5.0\Pspe5.exe %1
    ProgramID: PrintShop.Project
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\The Print Shop Deluxe III\psdwin.exe %1
    ProgramID: ArchiCAD.pceFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Graphisoft\ArchiCAD 9-S\ArchiCAD.exe
    ProgramID: ArchiCAD.pceFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArchiCAD 6.5\ArchiCAD.exe
    ProgramID: ArchiCAD.pceFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Graphisoft\ArchiCAD 10\ArchiCAD.exe
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    a pce multi-use data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with PCE files

    • Associate the PCE file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open multi-use data files. Because only the current version supports the latest PCE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Planmeca Romexis update.
    • To make sure that your PCE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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