.PRTDOT File Extension

SolidWorks Part Template

General Information

Title PRTDOT File Extension
Extension .prtdot
Full Form SolidWorks Part Template
File Type CAD Template File
Developer Dassault Systèmes
MIME Type application/sldworks

File Function

Primary Function Store templates
Additional Functions Standardize parts
Features Pre-defined, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Mechanical Design Yes
Product Development Yes
Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Regular updates, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Yearly updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sldprt, .sldasm, .slddrw

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SolidWorks Paid Windows