Opening WIR Files

The WIR file type is primarily associated with PLS-CADD.

WIR	File extension: WIR
	File type:	cable definition file

What is a WIR file?

WIR files mostly belong to PLS-CADD. WIR files are used by PLS-CADD as cable definition files. They store the wiring data needed to describe cable configurations used in power line design.
Purpose and Details:

They hold the design parameters and physical properties of cables.

This file format is used internally by the PLS-CADD application.

It is specific to projects involving power line systems.

FilExt.com tip: To open and view a WIR file, you should use the PLS-CADD software from Powerline Systems. For more information, check the official site at Powerline Systems.

How to open a WIR file

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

Online WIR Text Viewer

Choose your .wir file to view

or drag and drop it here

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How to extract texts from WIR files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from WIR file or capture a preview screenshot using our online WIR file viewer:

To do this, click the button "Choose your .wir file to view" on this page.
Your WIR file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert WIR files:

PLS-CADD
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WIR files are often referred to as PLS-CADD cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
PLS-CADD
A *.WIR file is a specialized data file primarily associated with PLS-CADD, a comprehensive software suite developed by PowerLine Systems for overhead electric power line design, analysis, and management. It specifically functions as a cable definition file within the software, containing essential parameters and specifications related to electrical cables used in power transmission and distribution networks. These specifications encompass physical attributes like conductor material, diameter, and stranding configuration, as well as electrical characteristics such as resistance, reactance, and ampacity ratings. The *.WIR file plays a crucial role in accurate modeling and simulation of power line behavior under various operating conditions, enabling engineers to perform comprehensive analyses related to line sag, tension, clearance, and other critical design factors. Its structured format facilitates efficient data exchange and integration within the PLS-CADD environment, streamlining the design and optimization process for overhead power lines. This file format is classified as Data file.

WIR file format:

To find out what program is needed to open WIR files, you need to determine the file format. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our evaluation of the WIR files looks like this:

WIR is rarely used as a file extension and is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. The two most popular formats are as follows:

55% of all WIR files start with the magic bytes TYPE='CABLE FILE' VERSION=', which are always the first bytes of this file format. The contents of these files are easily readable with a text editor. Most of these files are 410 bytes to 1 KB in size. This file type is based on cutting-edge technology. The following keywords are characteristic: USER, TYPE='CABLE FILE', UNITS, VERSION, FILENAME and SOURCE='PLS-CADD Version. These files are attributed to accc, opgw, acsr, hvcrc and amsterdam.
9% of all WIR files start with the bytes wvIR crucial for this file format. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. WIR files can be up to 3 MB in size, but are often around 730 KB - 3 MB. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. ver1fmt, data and wvIR. These files are often associated with hall.

The remaining 36% of all WIR files are different files with different signatures, often e.g. CRC. Just click the "Choose your .wir file to view" button on this page to find out what your WIR file is.

Technical Data for WIR File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Related files:

twr, cdl, pds, wire, cfg, dat

a wir cable definition file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WIR files

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