.SES File Extension

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

Type 1: Patran Session File

An SES file contains a session created by MSC Patran. It is for Finite Element Analysis (FEA). It has directives like PCL statements and NOODL commands. Patran can execute them. SES files open with Pa...

General Information

Title SES File Extension
Extension .ses
Full Form Patran Session File
File Type Session File
Developer MSC Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store sessions
Additional Functions Preserve states, Replicate analyses
Features Save layouts, Save settings

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Engineering Analysis Yes
Simulation Data Yes
Model Visualization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Patran 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pmt, .db, .rpt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MSC Patran Paid Windows, Unix, Linux

Type 2: Audition Session (Legacy)

General Information

Title SES File Extension
Extension .ses
Full Form Audition Session File (Legacy)
File Type Session File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store session data
Additional Functions Preserve multitrack mix, Save audio edits
Features Non-destructive, Editable

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Audio Production Yes
Podcasting Yes
Radio Broadcasting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backup, Versioning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Dependent on Adobe Audition version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wav, .mp3, .aup (Audacity)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Audition Subscription Windows, Mac