All about PSMODEL Files

The PSMODEL file type is primarily associated with Autodesk PowerShape.

PSMODEL	File extension: PSMODEL
	File type:	3D model file

What is a PSMODEL file?

PSMODEL files mostly belong to Autodesk PowerShape.

The PSMODEL file is used by Autodesk PowerShape to store 3D model data in a structured format. It utilizes the Microsoft Compound file structure to embed multiple streams of information such as geometry, curves, surfaces, and related metadata.

Key details summarized by FilExt.com include:

• Design Data: This file holds comprehensive 3D design information specific to PowerShape projects.
• Internal Format: It uses the Microsoft Compound format to organize several data streams within one file.
• Application: Autodesk PowerShape is required to open, view, and modify these models.

You can also convert these files into other CAD-compatible formats if needed. For further details, visit the Autodesk PowerShape Overview.
FilExt.com tip: Always save a backup before making any changes and refer to the software documentation for advanced features and conversion options.

How to open PSMODEL files

You need a suitable software like Autodesk PowerShape to open a PSMODEL 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 PSMODEL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PSMODEL file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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PSMODEL file format details:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the PSMODEL files looks like this:

The PSMODEL file extension mainly uses a special format.

• 100% of all PSMODEL files internally use the Microsoft Compound File format, known also as OLE2 Compound Document format or Composite Document File format. Compound document files work similarly to real file systems. They contain a number of independent data streams (like files in a file system) which are organized in a hierarchy of containers (like sub-directories in a file system). Compound files begin always with signature bytes D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 (ÐÏࡱá). The app name of PSMODEL files is Delcam PowerSHAPE 15142, Autodesk PowerShape Ultimate 17136 or PowerSHAPE 7080. Sections and streams in the file have names like arc.db, arc.sh, curve.db, curve.sh, doc.det, duct.db, duct.sh, group.db, group.sh, hatch.db, hatch.sh, image.db, image.sh, knot.db, knot.sh, label.db, label.sh, layer.db, layer.sh, line.db and line.sh. The files are 880 KB to 54 MB in size, with a median of 4 MB. The file type is old but is used even today. Such PSMODEL files store data about mymodel, model, plate, cover, block, assembly, manifold, fixture, bottom, cavity, inner, base, core and logo.

You can get all the details of your PSMODEL file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .psmodel file to analyze" above.