TPX files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: DeLorme Topo Project File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store project data |
| Additional Functions |
Map viewing, route planning |
| Features |
Layered data, Annotations |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High precision |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
Yes |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Topographic Mapping |
Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation |
Yes |
| Professional Surveying |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Minimal |
| Best Practices |
Regular backups, Software updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.gpx, .loc, .kml |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 DeLorme Topo |
Commercial |
Windows |
Type 2: Turbo Pascal 7 Unit
File Function
| Primary Function |
Compiled code |
| Additional Functions |
Linking, Reuse |
| Features |
Fast execution, Modularity |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High performance |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
No |
Use Cases
| Software Development |
Yes |
| Educational Purposes |
Yes |
| Legacy Systems |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low |
| Best Practices |
Regular backups, Version control |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.pas, .tpu |
Borland Turbo Pascal