All about PSM Files

The PSM file type is primarily associated with Siemens Solid Edge.

PSM	File extension: PSM
	File type:	CAD file

What is a PSM file

PSM files mostly belong to Siemens Solid Edge.

Your PSM file may serve different functions. The primary use is as a Solid Edge sheet metal or part file. This file often uses the Microsoft Compound structure to store detailed design data used in computer‐aided design. For more details, visit Siemens Solid Edge.
Other forms of PSM files include:

Image Data: Some PSM files are actually PNG images that have been labeled as Portable Salvus Master data files. These are tied to Adobe Photoshop.
Simulation Models: Others contain simulation data from Powersim. To view these, use the appropriate Powersim tool. More information is available at Powersim.
License Files: A number of files serve as license information for FileBot. Check details at FileBot.
Management Data: A few PSM files are used for managing powerlifting meet data.

FilExt.com tip: Opening a PSM file depends on its origin. You should use the software that originally created the file—whether it is Siemens Solid Edge for design, a Powersim tool for simulation, or FileBot for license management—to read its contents correctly.

How can I open a PSM file?

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

Siemens Solid Edge
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PSM files are often referred to as Siemens Solid Edge cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Epic Games Sound Data
PrintShop Mail (Data File) by Atlas Software BV
PrintShop Mail is a software tool that optimizes the process of merging variable database information with a design. They call this Variable Data Printing. This file format is classified as Desktop Publishing.
Prism Desktop (Data Driven Dynamic Document) by Sisense Ltd.
Prism is an information analysis tool that allows large amounts of data to be sliced, diced and analyzed from every possible angle in a friendly, interactive way, all through a WYSIWYG interface that puts a big emphasis on instant results, visualization and ad-hoc analysis.
Protracker Studio
The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 50 53 31 36 FE, ASCII: PS16, or, Hex: 50 53 4D FE, ASCII: PSM. Related links: File Format, Alternate File Format
Solid Edge (Document) by UGS PLM Solutions
Solid Edge is 3D CAD software that allows manufacturing companies to Design with Insight. The Solid Edge Insight technology embeds design management capabilities directly within CAD, providing insight into design intent to the entire organization and enhancing collaboration. This file format is classified as CAD/CAM.
SolidEdge CAD File
Turbo Pascal (Symbol Table) by Borland Software Corporation
The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 54 50 53, ASCII: TPS.

PSM file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below you will find our evaluation of the PSM files:

The PSM file extension is not found very often and includes various formats for various programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

25% of all PSM 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). The first 8 bytes of the CFB format are D0CF11E0A1B11AE1 (which looks like "DOCFILE"). The internal app name of PSM files is Solid Edge. The globally unique identifier of this file type is dd8522e0-2375-11d0-ac05-080036fd1802. The file contains several sections with names like JSitesList, PARASOLID, PSMroots, BuildVersions, Display, DocVersion2, PSMcluster0, PSMspacemap, PSMtypetable, Versions, C3teagxwOttdbfkuIaamtae3Ie, DocumentSummaryInformation, Dynamic Attributes Metadata, K4teagxwOttdbfkuIaamtae3Ie, PSMclustertable, PSMsegmenttable, PSMuserroots, Rfunnyd1AvtdbfkuIaamtae3Ie, SummaryInformation, FamilyMembers and GeometricVersionHistory. PSM files can be up to 8 MB in size, but are often around 200 KB - 2 MB. The file type is old but is used even today. These files are attributed to metal and sheet.
9% of all PSM files have the same signature íPNG . If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The files are 5 KB to 1 MB in size, with a median of 750 KB. The files contain the following words: IHDR and IDATx. Such files are related to titlepage.

The remaining 66% of all PSM files are files with no common format, often e.g. Epic Megagames MASI module, Turbo Pascal Symbol Table, Java, BEGIN and PSM. Often described as license, invitational, west, data, meet or song. If you want to find out what your PSM file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for PSM File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Related files:

psd, sim, sldprt, sldasm, psn, psx, par, exe, fssd, png, dxf, dwg

Mime type:

audio/x-mod

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: Microsoft.PocketStreets.Map.98, FileType: Microsoft Expedia Pocket Streets Map

ProgramID: ModPlugPlayer
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ModPlug\Player\MODPLUG.EXE %1

ProgramID: Ementor.PopstarMaker
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PopIdol Talent Box\PopIdolTalentBox.exe %1

ProgramID: PSM Memory Card
EXEFile: G:\epsxe\MemManager.exe %1

ProgramID: PSM Memory Card
EXEFile: E:\Emulators\PlayStation\memcards\MemManager.exe %1

ProgramID: ModPlugPlayer
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MODPLUG.EXE

ProgramID: PSM Memory Card
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ePSXeLauncher\MemManager.exe

ProgramID: Photo Screensaver Maker.Project
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PHOTOS~1\PHOTOS~1.EXE

ProgramID: SmartView.SESheetMetalDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Solid Edge Viewer V19\Program\seviewer.exe

ProgramID: SolidEdge.SheetMetalDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Solid Edge 2D Drafting V19\Program\Edge.exe

ProgramID: SolidEdge.SheetMetalDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Solid Edge 2D Drafting V20\Program\Edge.exe

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a psm CAD file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PSM files

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