SW3 files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: WinWedge Configuration File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store settings |
| Additional Functions |
Define data capture, Configure serial devices |
| Features |
Text-based, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High configurability |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Acquisition |
Yes |
| Instrument Control |
Yes |
| Automated Data Entry |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Configuration tampering |
| Best Practices |
Backup, Access control |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.cfg, .ini, .conf |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 WinWedge |
Paid |
Windows |
Type 2: Scriptware Screenplay
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store screenplay |
| Additional Functions |
Formatting, Printing |
| Features |
Structured, Script elements |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Content-dependent |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Screenwriting |
Yes |
| Film Production |
Yes |
| Television Writing |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low risk |
| Best Practices |
Backup, Update software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.fdx, .celtx, .fountain |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
| Scriptware |
Commercial |
Windows |
