Opening CIX Files

The CIX file type is primarily associated with bSolid.

CIXFile Extension CIX
 File extension: CIX
File type:  computer-aided manufacturing file

What is a CIX file?

CIX files mostly belong to bSolid. Purpose and Functionality: CIX files are specialized files that store instructions for CNC machining within a computer‐aided manufacturing environment.
Usage Details:
  • CNC Machining File: They contain precise tool path information for machining operations.
  • Manufacturing Data: These files serve as internal data formats that communicate control commands to CNC machinery.
  • Software Specific: Designed to work with dedicated CAM applications, these files are primarily handled by software from bSolid.
    • FilExt.com tip: The files are not intended to be edited manually. Instead, they are processed by specialized manufacturing software that interprets the instructions and controls the machining process.

    How to open CIX files

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

    Online CIX Text Viewer

    Choose your .cix file to view
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    How to extract texts from CIX files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

    You can extract texts from CIX file or capture a preview screenshot using our online CIX file viewer:
    1. To do so, click the "Choose your .cix file to view" button above.
    2. Your CIX file will then be displayed in the browser.
    3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
    4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
    5. Download the converted file.

    Programs that open and convert CIX files:

    1. bSolid
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CIX files are often referred to as bSolid cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Rational XDE by IBM
    3. TCU Turbo C Utilities Database Index

    Technical Data for CIX File Extension

    File classification:
    CAD
    Related files:
    nc, tap, gcode, igs, step, bsolid, ard, cbx, smx, nix, dxf, stl

    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: PixFolio
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PIXFOLIO\PIXFOLIO.EXE

    a cix computer-aided manufacturing file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with CIX files

    • Associate the CIX file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open computer-aided manufacturing files. Because only the current version supports the latest CIX file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available bSolid update.
    • To make sure that your CIX file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
    • Click here to open your .CIX file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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