Favorite files, overview of filename extensions

Open/save favorite file

Favorite files are given extensions that are specific to the element in question. Below is an overview of the extensions currently used.

Favorites across modules

Component or favorite

Extension

Layer

*.lfa

Representation

*.bdfa

Element properties / layout elements

*.prop

Basic family

Component or favorite

Extension

Text

*.txfanfx

Dimension line

*.mlfanfx

Dimension string

*.mkfanfx

General architecture

Component or favorite

Extension

Architectural properties, building alteration

*.proa

Architectural section

*.asfanfx

Find architectural elements

*.aesfnfx

Architecture filter

*.fifanfx

Attribute filter

*.atffnfx

Hidden line image

*.vdfanfx

Architectural hidden line image

*.avfanfx

Basic: Walls, Openings, Components

Component or favorite

Extension

Wall, profile wall, freeform wall

*.wafanfx

Door

*.tufanfx

Door swing

*.tafanfx

Window

*.fefanfx

Window reveal

*.fafanfx

Corner window

*.effanfx

Column

*.stfanfx

Slab

*.defanfx

Slab recess

*.dafanfx

Slab opening

*.ddfanfx

Downstand beam

*.uzfanfx

Chimney

*.scfanfx

Niche

*.wnifnfx

Wall opening

*.wdufnfx

Polygonal niche

*.wanfnfx

Polyg. slit, recess, opening

*.sadfnfx

Strip foundation

*.sfufnfx

Block foundation

*.efufnfx

Slab foundation

*.pfufnfx

Special: Walls, Openings, Components

Component or favorite

Extension

Window designer

*.femdnfx

Door designer

*.tumdnfx

Wall, profile wall, freeform wall

*.wafanfx

Upstand

*.akfanfx

Flush pier

*.wpfanfx

Lintel/header

*.srfanfx

Roller blind housing

*.rkfanfx

Rabbet

*.falfnfx

Facing

*.vblfnfx

Plumbing component

*.ibtfnfx

Roof modeling

Component or favorite

Extension

Skylight

*.dfffnfx

Roof covering

*.dhfanfx

Barrel roof

*.tdpfnfx

Gambrel roof

*.mdpfnfx

Rooms, Surfaces, Stories

Component or favorite

Extension

Room

*.rafanfx

Vertical surface

*.sffanfx

Ceiling

*.dffanfx

Floor

*.bffanfx

Baseboard

*.lefanfx

Story

*.gafanfx

Finish

*.aufanfx

Attributes

*.atfanfx

Visualized surface elements

*.flvfnfx

Criterion definition (finish)

*.bddfnfx

Stairs

Component or favorite

Extension

Stair

*.trfanfx

Stair tread

*.ttsfnfx

Riser

*.tssfnfx

Inner carriage

*.tuifnfx

Center carriage

*.tumfnfx

Outer carriage

*.tuafnfx

Inner stringer

*.twifnfx

Center stringer

*.twmfnfx

Outer stringer

*.twafnfx

Inner handrail

*.thifnfx

Outer handrail

*.thafnfx

Inner user-definable stair component

*.tfifnfx

Center user-definable stair component

*.tfmfnfx

Outer user-definable stair component

*.tfafnfx

Standards test element

*.tnofnfx

Frame Construction

Component or favorite

Extension

Rafters

*.spafnfx

Header

*.swefnfx

Hip rafter

*.sgsfnfx

Roof beam

*.spffnfx

Rafter-supporting purlin

*.sspfnfx

Collar beam

*.szafnfx

Collar tie

*.skbfnfx

Post

*.spofnfx

Beam

*.sbafnfx

Valley rafter

*.sksfnfx

All-purpose element

*.sabfnfx

Landscaping

Component or favorite

Extension

Linear plant placement

*.pvlfnfx

SmartParts

Component or favorite

Extension

SmartPart instance
(parameters in dialog box)

*.smv

Smart Fit

Component or favorite

Extension

Elements fit to circle, outline

*.bkvfnfx

Bar Reinforcement

Component or favorite

Extension

Bar shapes

*.frei_1
*.expform...
*.kreis
*.flaeche

Label

*.lab_text

Linear placement

*.verl_linear

Single placement

*.verl_indiv

Label, dimension line

*.lab_dline

Label, fan

*.lab_fan

Label, comb

*.lab_comb

Label, mark symbols

*.lab_symbol

Bar mark properties

*.modiform

Label properties

*.lab_mod_text

Dimension line properties

*.lab_mod_dl

Circular reinforcement

*.circlernf

Spiral reinforcement

*.spiralrnf

Assembly

*.reinfgrp

Mesh Reinforcement

Component or favorite

Extension

Mesh shapes

*.mesh_frei
*.mesh_expform...
*.mesh_flaeche

Label

*.mesh_label

Linear placement

*.meshv_linear

Single placement

*.meshv_indiv

Mesh mark properties

*.modimesh

Associative Views

Component or favorite

Extension

Hidden line settings

*.vdfanfx

Associative section

*.anfanfx

Dimension line

*.dlfa

Precast Slab

Component or favorite

Extension

Structural supports, line supports

*.liafnfx

Structural supports, point supports

*.puafnfx

Precast Wall

Component or favorite

Extension

Assembly parts, cast-in nuts

*.huefnfx

Assembly parts, lifting bolts

*.vssfnfx



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