.CXT File Extension

CXT files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: CX-Programmer Project Text File

General Information

Title CXT File Extension
Extension .cxt
Full Form CX-Programmer Project Text File
File Type Project File
Developer OMRON Corporation
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Enable sharing, Backup projects
Features Text format, Readable

File Characteristics

Quality Structured text
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

PLC Programming Yes
Industrial Automation Yes
System Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code manipulation
Best Practices Version control, Access restriction

Historical/Version Information

Associated with CX-One software
File Format Evolution Updated with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cxp, .cxr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CX-Programmer Commercial Windows
CX-One Commercial Windows

Type 2: Director Protected Cast File

A CXT file contains Director cast objects saved in a protected format. The CXT format prevents editing and allows sharing objects without risk of modification. When a Director file is open, a CXT copy...

General Information

Title CXT File Extension
Extension .cxt
Full Form Director Protected Cast File
File Type Multimedia File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/x-director

File Function

Primary Function Store multimedia
Additional Functions Protect content
Features Encryption, Packaging

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable No

Use Cases

Interactive Content Yes
Games Yes
CD-ROM Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited
Best Practices Authorization, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Adobe Director 12 (2013)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dcr, .dir, .dxr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Director Paid Windows, Mac