.DRF File Extension

DRF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: VIZ Render File

The Autodesk Architecture program is bundled with the VIZ Render application. The content of a DRF file consists of rendered images of building designs. The 3ds Max software can open and view DRF file...

General Information

Title DRF File Extension
Extension .drf
Full Form VIZ Render File
File Type 3D Image File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D data
Additional Functions Rendering images
Features 3D scene, Render settings

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Architectural Visualization Yes
Product Design Yes
Animation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .max, .3ds, .dwg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk 3ds Max Paid Windows
Autodesk VIZ Paid Windows

Type 2: Dynojet Run File

General Information

Title DRF File Extension
Extension .drf
Full Form Dynojet Run File
File Type Data File
Developer Dynojet Research
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store vehicle runs
Additional Functions Data analysis, Performance tuning
Features Vehicle diagnostics, Numerical data

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, Proprietary software

Use Cases

Vehicle Tuning Yes
Performance Analysis Yes
Engine Mapping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Back up

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Depends on Dynojet software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pvm, .djmv

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Dynojet Power Commander Free with device Windows
WinPEP Free Windows

Type 3: Delphi Resource File

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General Information

Title DRF File Extension
Extension .drf
Full Form Delphi Resource File
File Type Development File
Developer Borland
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store resources
Additional Functions Localize applications
Features Binary format, Localizable

File Characteristics

Quality Project dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with IDE

Use Cases

Application Development Yes
Resource Management Yes
Software Localization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks None specific
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Latest Version Depends on Delphi version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .res, .dfm, .pas

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Embarcadero Delphi Commercial Windows
Borland Delphi Discontinued Windows