VPP files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: V++ Script
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store project data |
| Additional Functions |
Facilitate collaboration |
| Features |
Diagramming, Modeling |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High-level structure |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Design |
Yes |
| Business Modeling |
Yes |
| System Analysis |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Data leakage |
| Best Practices |
Access control, Encryption |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.vpp_backup, .vdx, .uml |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 Visual Paradigm |
Commercial, Trial available |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Visual Paradigm Project
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store project data |
| Additional Functions |
Diagramming, Modeling |
| Features |
UML support, BPMN support |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Precision dependent |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Engineering |
Yes |
| Business Modeling |
Yes |
| System Analysis |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
File corruption |
| Best Practices |
Regular backups, Version control |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.uml, .bpmn, .xmi |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
| Visual Paradigm |
Free, Subscription |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: VisionPro Job File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store project |
| Additional Functions |
Contain settings, Include vision tools |
| Features |
Modular, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Depends on configuration |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes, with VisionPro |
Use Cases
| Industrial Automation |
Yes |
| Quality Assurance |
Yes |
| Robot Guidance |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Code execution |
| Best Practices |
Validate configuration, Restrict access |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.job, .vppproj |
