The National Archives
Search our website
  • Search our website
  • Search our records
   
 
Image of software box and CD PRONOM
Welcome (PRONOM  home page) About PRONOM Add an entry
Search Help - opens in a new window Information resources - opens in a new window
 
 
 

*Details: File format summary

   
 

 

Search by keyword Search by file format Search by PUID Search by software Search by vendor Search by lifecycles Search by Migration Pathway

Details for:

Save as... XML | CSV Printer friendly version
 
 

Summary

Name AutoCAD Temporary File
Version  
Other names  
Identifiers PUID:  fmt/1257
Family  
Classification Text (Unstructured)
Disclosure  
Description Temporary file generated by AutoCAD, a 2D/3D drawing and design program; contains information used by various commands, such as ‘UNDO’. The files do not contain any drawing data and only exist when AutoCAD is open. They are automatically deleted when the program is closed, but may be left behind if AutoCAD crashes or is abnormally terminated.
Orientation  
Byte order  
Related file formats None.
Technical Environment  
Released  
Supported until  
Format Risk  
Developed by Autodesk Corporation
Supported by Autodesk Corporation
Source The Canadian Centre for Architecture / The Canadian Centre for Architecture
Source date 18 Jan 2020
Source description  
Last updated 18 Jan 2020
Note  
Top of page Top of page
 
         
The National Archives Newsletter Icon

Send me The National Archives’ newsletter

A monthly round-up of news, blogs, offers and events.