.X File Extension

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

Type 1: DirectX Model File

General Information

Title .X File Extension
Extension .x
Full Form DirectX Model File
File Type Graphics File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Animation data, Material properties
Features Text-based, Human-readable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on model
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Simulation Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script embedding
Best Practices Validation, Sanitization

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Latest Version DirectX 12 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .3ds, .obj, .fbx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft DirectX SDK Free Windows
Blender Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Autodesk 3ds Max Subscription Windows

Type 2: Lex Source Code File

The .x file extension is commonly associated with Lex source code files. These files contain Lex syntax code. Lex generates lexical analyzers based on input files. It's often used when programmers cre...

General Information

Title .X File Extension
Extension .x
Full Form Lex Source Code File
File Type Source Code File
Developer Various
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define Lex specifications
Additional Functions Generate scanner code
Features Token rules, Regular expressions

File Characteristics

Quality Syntax-dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Compiler Construction Yes
Syntax Analysis Yes
Scanner Generation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection
Best Practices Input validation, Code review

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by tool
Latest Version Depends on implementation

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .l, .y

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Flex Free Unix, Windows
Bison Free Unix, Windows
JFlex Free Java Platform