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.	Load an External Drawing File
.arch_d	A drawing file format used with Maptek Vulcan.	Load an External Drawing File
.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.	Import a Drill Pattern 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
.dbif	DataBlast Design Interchange File A proprietary file format that contains data about holes, surfaces and where the holes intersect with the surfaces. Note: The .dbif file format may be deprecated in a future release of DataBlast Ignite.	Import a Design Interchange File
.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
.dcst	DataBlast Charge Standards Transfer A proprietary file format for DataBlast Ignite charge standards.	Import Charge Standards Export Charge Standards
.dgn	A drawing file format.	Load an External Drawing File
.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.	Load an External Drawing File 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.	Load an External Drawing File
.dxf	Digital eXchange Format A data format defined by Autodesk originally for the transfer of data between CAD systems.	Load an External Drawing File
.tif	DataBlast Ignite can import GeoTIFF files, which store 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.	Load an External Drawing File
.srg	A drawing file format used with Maptek Vulcan.	Load an External Drawing File
.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.	Load an External Drawing File
.vdml	Vector Data Mark-up Language A drawing file format.	Load an External Drawing File Maintain CAD Print Borders
.zbk	A proprietary file format for DataBlast Ignite zipped database backup files.	Back up a Mine Site Database Manage Mine Site Database Backups