.PNT file type

[bbankston]

Can AutoCAD open .pnt files? If not, what program can? I ask because our glass cutting line has a feature that can trace patterns digitally, and converts that information into a .pnt file. We have software that can open the file but cannot convert it to a .dxf file (which is the file type needed for our optimization program). The name of that program that can open it is ICAD 2D, I believe it's made specifically for the cutting table. If it helps the cutting line product name is a Genius 37 CT-RS Intermac Biesse.

 

Thanks!

[bbankston]

Oh, yes I've called the manufacturer, they've submitted a ticket, I just don't know how long that will take before this issue is solved.

[ReMark]

No, AutoCAD cannot open a .pnt file nor can it import that file type. Typed with eyes closed. The horror....the horror. LOL

[bbankston]

Thanks, ReMark The world wide web wasn't any help in finding a converter for me. You wouldn't happen to know, would you?

[ReMark]

Not off the top of my shiny metal head I don't. Where did you get the file?

 

The Windows version of Corel Draw Graphics Suite X8 will open a .pnt file.

[eldon]

Perhaps the file is a text file of coordinate points. Have you had a look at it in a text file editor like notepad?

 

Can you post such a file?

 

I regularly use pdf files which are created to give Point Data Files and are text files. The software precedes worldwide use of pdf by Acrobat.

[ReMark]

My wild guess is the file was created using MacPaint.

[bbankston]

Our glass cutting line has a feature that can trace patterns digitally, and converts that information into a .pnt file.

[BIGAL]

Some of the Adobe products do trace outlines and will save to dxf dwg etc.

[halam]

AutoCAD can import .wmf . Maybe look for some strange animal that converts .pnt to .wmf?