All about PRZ Files

The PRZ file type is primarily associated with NI Multisim.

PRZFile Extension PRZ
File extension: PRZ
File type:  component data archive file

What is a PRZ file?

PRZ files mostly belong to NI Multisim by National Instruments. The PRZ file extension is in use by various programs that store different types of data. The acronym will stand for the specific use case of each file format that uses this extension. File viewers and converters that open and convert PRZ files to other formats or display the content for viewing can be found on the Internet.

  • Main Use: Lotus, before being acquired by IBM, developed Freelance Graphics as part of SmartSuite. It's an older program used to create presentations and export slideshows. It's is available for Windows but has since been discontinued. PRZ presentation files can also be opened with Evince and can be converted into PDF, PowerPoint PPT, PPTX and LiberOffice formats including ODP and ODT.
  • Other Uses: Multisim is an incredible program developed for designing analog, digital, and electronic circuitry. The program allows users to create reusable circuit components that can be imported into new projects, and these components are saved with the PRZ file extension. They can be opened with Circuit Design, Electronics Workbench, DynaCAD, PRO/II and Freelance Graphics.


Other file extensions related to PRZ include QUT, OS2, LOADERS, INLINE, OECL, MS9, MS10, MS11, MS12, MS13, MP9, MPZIP, XLAMENX, CPR, MAS, PPT, ODP, SMC, PRE, SDP and ORG.

How to open a PRZ file

You need a suitable software like NI Multisim to open a PRZ 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 PRZ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PRZ 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 PRZ files:

  1. NI Multisim by National Instruments
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PRZ files are often referred to as NI Multisim data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Lotus Freelance Graphics (slide show presentation file) by IBM
    Lotus Freelance Graphics was a vector-based information graphics and presentation program designed for DOS, OS/2 and Windows operating systems and a part of Lotus SmartSuite. This software was originally developed by Lotus and later acquired by IBM. The PRZ file contains a slide show presentation. It saves a series of slides, including a title, subpoints, and graphics on each slide. This PRZ file type is obsolete and no longer supported. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: SmartSuite Guide, IBM Lotus Freelance Graphics on Wikipedia

PRZ file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. In the following you will find our evaluation of the PRZ files:

The PRZ file extension is quite common and includes different formats for the applicable programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

All other PRZ files (5%) have no consistent format, such as CONCEPT. Tagged as design or charts. If you want to find out what your PRZ file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for PRZ File Extension

File classification:
Data
Related files:

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: FLW3Presentation
EXEFile: c:\lotus\flg\f32main.exe %1

ProgramID: MoreInfo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Netzip Classic\MoreInfo.exe %l

ProgramID: Edaparts.Data
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Electronics Workbench\EWB8Trial\Multisim.exe %1

ProgramID: przfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Verity\KVLotus\KVLOTUS.EXE %1

ProgramID: EWBDatabaseUpdateFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Electronics Workbench\EWB9\multisim.exe

ProgramID: Edaparts.Data
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Electronics Workbench\EWB9\Multisim.exe

ProgramID: Pagis.EDoc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ScanSoft\Pagis\EDocView.exe

ProgramID: przfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\National Instruments\Circuit Design Suite 10.0\db_merge.exe

ProgramID: Edaparts.Data
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Multisim7\EDAFILE_DDE.EXE


a prz component data archive file is a special file format by National Instruments and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PRZ files

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