Opening an SMT File

The SMT file type is primarily associated with Fusion 360.

SMT	File extension: SMT
	File type:	shape manager text file

What is an SMT file?

SMT files mostly belong to Fusion 360 by Autodesk. SMT stands for Autodesk ShapeManager Text file. The SMT file format was developed for Autodesk ShapeManager. Autodesk ShapeManager is a 3D geometric modelling kernel from Autodesk that was originally forked from the ACIS 7.0 kernel licensed from Spatial, a division of Dassault Systèmes. Autodesk ShapeManager is the modelling kernel for different Autodesk products, including Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion 360. An SMT file stores 3D geometry information about a CAD model. These files allow high-fidelity data exchange between different CAD applications that support the format. Autodesk ShapeManager files have two variations. SMT files are simple text format files that can be opened in any text editor. SMB (ShapeManager Binary) files are binary format files that can only be opened by CAD applications that support the format. To import an SMT file in Inventor, click on Open in the Get Started tab. Then select SMT from the Files of Type drop-down list. Select the desired file and click on Open.

How to open an SMT file

You need a suitable software like Fusion 360 to open an SMT 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 SMT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SMT 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 SMT files:

Fusion 360 by Autodesk
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SMT files are often referred to as Fusion 360 cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Apollo Server (database memo file) by ApolloDB
The Apollo Server is an optional database server developed by ApolloDB for connecting Apollo Embedded applications to CA-Clipper, FoxPro 2.6, and Apollo data files over TCP/IP protocols on Windows operating systems. The SMT file is an Apollo HiPer-SIx (High-Performance SIx Driver) database memo file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Getting Started, Apollo Engine Database File Formats, Features
CAD file by CST CAD Navigator
Enables to open and convert different 2D/3D files, get their dimensions and create section views. The software is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Creator Simulator (symbol table file) by Tufts University
The Creator is a discrete-event concurrent single-level fault simulator developed at Tufts University. It evaluates changes in the circuit only at specified time instances and evaluates several faults at once. The Creator can only run simulations on gate-level or behavioral models. The SMT file is a symbol table file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Manual, Creator Tools, SMT File Example
Cubase (tempo track file) by Steinberg
Cubase is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) developed by Steinberg that provides a powerful and flexible recording and production environment. It is intended for MIDI composition with virtual synthesizers and is also an audio editing and post-production tool. The SMT file is a tempo track file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Quickstart Guide, Forum Thread, Steinberg Cubase on Wikipedia
IconAuthor (smart object file) by AimTech
Icon Author is a discontinued multimedia authoring software tool developed by AimTech for creating multimedia applications. This software tool provides a SmartObject Editor feature for linking and embedding graphic text and files. The SMT file is a smart object file created by SmartObject Editor. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: IconAuthor Wiki, AimTech Wiki, Old Magazine Review
OrCAD (solder mask top file) by Cadence
OrCAD is an EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software tool owned by Cadence and designed for creating electronic schematics, performing mixed-signal simulation, and electronic prints for manufacturing printed circuit boards. The SMT file is a solder mask top file. It is a negative image of where the solder mask is applied to the top layer of the board. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: Gerber File Generation from Cadence Layout Plus, Gerber Data Files, OcCAD on Wikipedia
QuickBooks (data file) by Intuit
QuickBooks is a business accounting and financial management software suite developed by Intuit for accounting, inventory, payroll, tax filing, invoicing, bank account tracking and reconciliation, expense management, budgeting, and payments processing. The SMT file is used as a data file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Getting Started, QuickBooks Q & A, QuickBooks on Wikipedia
Samsung Theme Designer (theme file) by Samsung
Samsung Theme Designer is a user interface design tool developed by Samsung for creating custom themes for Samsung smartphones and tablets. It provides model-specific preset data, a preview feature, sample templates, and image and animation components. The SMT file is a theme file. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Quickstart Guide, Samsung Theme Templates, Forum Thread
SmartWare (word-processing text file) by Innovative Software
SmartWare is a discontinued office suite originally developed by Innovative Software for MS-DOS, Unix, and Windows operating systems. It provided a database, word processor, spreadsheet, and a communication module for communication via a modem. The SMT file is a SmartWare text file. It is an old word-processing file format. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: SmartWare on Wikipedia, Guide from Archive, UK Smartware User Group

SMT file format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in 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. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below is our analysis of the SMT files:

SMT is not a commonly used file extension and is used by different programs with different formats. However, the following two file formats are common:

20% of all SMT files start with the bytes 22, which are crucial for this file format. If you open these files in a text editor, you can view and read the content yourself. The average file size is 460 KB with most files being between 220 bytes and 18 MB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as asmheader, Autodesk Translation, 1 9.999999999999999547e-07 1.000000000000000036e-10, 13 226 and 30 Autodesk Translation Framework 20 ASM 226.
20% of all SMT files save the data in XML file format. The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a simple text-based format for representing structured information: documents, webpages, data, configuration, books, transactions, invoices, and much more. XML defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. The content consists of readable text data, which can be read using a text editor. SMT files are between 2 KB and 47 KB in size. The keywords </rootObjects>, <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>, <MasterTrack>, <root name="Signature, <root name="Tempo, <rootObjects>, Signature Track, Tempo Track and Prosama are typical for these files. Examples of file names are Tempo.smt. Files like these are about track.

All other SMT files (60%) have no uniform format, often, for example, ZIP. They are often associated with trace, spiderverse, samata or boot. If you want to find out what your SMT file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for SMT File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Related files:

gtd, stm, bot, ex2, top, cpp, ssb, bin, zip, lis, gz, xml, f3d, shp, ipt

Related links:

SMT Files, Getting Started, Community

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

an smt shape manager text file is a special file format by Autodesk and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SMT files

Associate the SMT file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open shape manager text files. Because only the current version supports the latest SMT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Autodesk manufacturer website after an available Fusion 360 update.
To make sure that your SMT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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