File Formats

As you work with DataBlast Ignite, you may need to import from and export data to various file formats. In this help, file formats are referenced by file extension.

File Extension	Description	Usage in DataBlast Ignite
00T	A drawing file format used with Maptek Vulcan. Note: A global transparency can be set in Maptek Vulcan, which affects exported files. When you import an 00T file, you can specify a transparency.	See activities for DXF files.
ARCH_D	A drawing file format used with Maptek Vulcan.	See activities for DXF files.
BAK	A file format for SQL database backups.	Manage Mine Site Database Backups
COLOURMAP	A proprietary file format for DataBlast Ignite colours.	Configure Colours
CSV	A common file format that can be used with any text editor or spreadsheet application. Depending on the activity, the separator character does not have to be a comma.	Export Hole Properties Import a Drill Navigation Log Import a Collar Survey Import a Measure Log View Vibration Analysis Export Timing to a CSV File Export a Stock List Export a Stock Movement List Drill Machine Export Settings Maintain CSV Import Templates
DCIT	DataBlast CSV Import Template A proprietary file format for DataBlast Ignite templates for importing CSV data.	Import a Drill Navigation Log Import a Measure Log Maintain CSV Import Templates
DGN	A drawing file format.	See activities for DXF files.
DM	A drawing file format used with various Datamine products, including Studio. Note: If you are importing a DM triangulation file, DataBlast Ignite expects to find a DM point file in the same directory location. If not found, a prompt displays to locate the DM point file. However, you can import a DM point file without importing the triangulation file.	See activities for DXF files. Import a Block Model
DSPT	DataBlast Product Transfer A proprietary file format for DataBlast Ignite products.	Import Product Configuration Export Product Configuration
DWG	'Drawing' A file format used for storing 2D and 3D design data and metadata. The format is used in several CAD packages including AutoCAD, IntelliCAD and Caddie.	See activities for DXF files.
DXF	Digital eXchange Format A data format defined by Autodesk originally for the transfer of data between CAD systems.	Load an External Drawing File
GeoTIFF	A file format that stores georeference information in a TIFF (rastor image) file.	Annotations Ribbon Menu CAD Tools Ribbon Menu
MDF	A file format for SQL databases.	Start the DataBlast Ignite Application Create a Mine Site Database
MRT	A report file format used with Stimulsoft Reports.	Maintain Report Templates Maintain Report Template Designs
SFG	A drawing file format used with Maptek Vulcan.	See activities for DXF files.
SRG	A drawing file format used with Maptek Vulcan.	See activities for DXF files.
TXT	A common file format that can be used with any text editor.	Import a Drill Navigation Log Import a Collar Survey
VDLC	A drawing file format.	See activities for DXF files.
VDML	Vector Data Mark-up Language A drawing file format.	See activities for DXF files. Maintain CAD Print Borders
ZBK	Zarafa Backup Archive A database backup file format.	Back up a Mine Site Database Manage Mine Site Database Backups