ETC File Extensions by Product
Architectural
Paradigm
Detailed information on Paradigm file types
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| ELP | Paradigm Project Working File (The primary file in 1.x. Used as a background file from LD 2.x to 4.1.0. Use eliminated in LD 4.2.0) | 1.0.0 - 4.1.0 |
| SELP | Paradigm Server Project Working File (Used as a background file for Server projects in LD 2.x through 4.1.0. Use eliminated in LD 4.2.0) | 2.0.1 - 4.1.0 |
| PCF | Paradigm Configuration File (non-Server systems) | 1.0.0 - Current |
| SPCF | Paradigm Server Configuration File | 2.0.1 - Current |
| LCDCONF | Touchscreen Configuration | 1.0.0 - Current |
| LCDTHEME | Touchscreen Theme File | 1.0.0 - Current |
| TAR.GZ | Paradigm Processor or Server Log File | 1.0.0 - Current |
| CDP | LightDesigner / ControlDesigner Crash Dump File | 4.2.0 - Current |
| ODT | Open Word Processor Document | 1.0.0 - Current |
| ODS | Open Spreadsheet Document | 1.0.0 - Current |
Echo
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| XML | EchoAccess Configuration | |
| CFG | ERP, ERP-FT, Sensor IQ, EchoDIN Configuration | |
| EACP | Echo Architectural Control Processor (E-ACP) Configuration | |
| JSON | EchoTouch Controller Configuration | 2.5.0 - 2.6.0 |
| LSF | EchoTouch Controller Configuration | 3.0.0 - Current |
| EFW | Echo Station Firmware Update |
Mosaic
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| MDP | Mosaic Designer 1.0 Configuration | 1.0.0 |
| MTC | Mosaic Touch Editor Files | 1.0.0 |
| MSM | Mosaic Media Manager | 1.0.0 |
| MD2 | Mosaic Designer 2.0 Configuration | 2.0.0 |
| DAT | Mosaic Designer 2.0 Interface File | 2.0.0 |
Echoflex
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| XML | Garibaldi Configuration | |
| XLSM | Pre-Commissioning Sheet | |
| GPF | Garibaldi Pro Configuration |
Legacy Unison
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| BIN | Firmware Update | |
| CFG | Architectural Configuration File | |
| BMP | ULCD graphics |
DAS/ACS/ALP
There are no file formats exchanged. All DAS configurations are either built by the LCD or flashed on an EPROM at the factory. ACS and ALP configurations were flashed on an EPROM at the factory.
AAS
There are no file formats saved. All configuration is done on the processor locally.
Entertainment Controls
Eos Family
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| ESF | EOS Show File | 1.0.0 - Current |
| ESF2 | EOS Show File with Compression | 2.9.0 - Current |
| ESF3D | EOS Show File with Augment3d 3D Data Included |
3.x+ |
Eos v2.9.x and below will not display files with the extension .esf3d in the Eos File Browser.
Eos v2.8.3 and below will not display files with the extension .esf2 in the Eos File Browser.
On ETCnomad systems, it is possible to double-click a showfile to directly launch Eos Nomad and attempt to open that file. Attempting to open a .esf3d file in v2.9.x and below may clear the previous show's data from Eos, but then the .esf3d file will fail to load with an Unsupported file extension error.
Cobalt (and Congo) Family
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| ASC | Congo/Cobalt Show File |
4.x.x - 7.x.x |
| CSF | Cobalt Show File | 8.0.0 - Current |
| CFG | Congo/Cobalt System Settings Backup File | 6.x.x - Current |
| DEF | User Template Library Definitions Backup File | 7.0.0 - Current |
Net3 Radio Focus Remote (RFR) / Wired Focus Remote (WFR)
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| DFU | RFR Base Station and Remote (RFR/WFR) Firmware Update |
ColorSource Family
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| JSON | ColorSource Show File | 1.0.0 - 2.6.0 |
| LSF | ColorSource Show File | 3.0.0 - Current |
| JLIB | ColorSource Fixture Library File |
CueSystem
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| GDS | Firmware Update |
Express/Expression Family
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| BIN | Software Update | |
| SHW | Express/Expression Show File |
There is a non-ETC made program called Sunlite Pro that also uses the .shw file extension. Please note that these files are not compatible with Express/Expression/Insight consoles or offline software.
Emphasis
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| ECS | Emphasis Show File |
Obsession Family
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| DAT | Obsession Show File Saved to Disk (ETCSHOW.DAT) | |
| DIR | Obsession Shows Directory Saved to Disk (ETCSHOWS.DIR) | |
| PER | Obsession II Moving Light Personality |
Smartfade Family
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| ASC | SmartFade Show File | |
| BIN | SmartFade ML Personality Library (ETC created one is named "perslib.bin") |
Lighting Fixtures
ArcSys RDM
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S | Update Firmware |
ColorSource Fixtures
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S | Update Firmware |
Desire/Source 4 LED
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S | Firmware Update |
Fos4 Studio
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| BUN | Update Firmware |
Relevé
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| NARCHIVE | Relevé Update Bundle File |
Revolution
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S | Update Firmware (both MCC and SCC) |
Source 4WRD
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S | Firmware Update |
Networking
ETCPad
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| JKS | Specific Apps/Firmware that run on ETCPad |
Concert
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| CCF | Concert Configuration File (can still be opened in 3.0.0+ but if saved will convert to CCZ) |
1.0.2 - 2.1.0 |
| CCZ | Compressed Concert Configuration File | 3.0.0 - Current |
Can Import and/or Export: CEM+, CEM3, and Echo PCP Mk1 and Mk2 Configuration Files
Net3 Gateways
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| BIN | Update Firmware |
Net3 Gateway Configuration Editor
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| GCE | Saved Configuration File | |
| CSV | Import/Export of Device Settings |
ETCNet2 Configuration Editor
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| NCE | Saved Configuration File | |
| CFG | NICPicker Configuration File (Must be EtcNet2.cfg and saved in the System32 folder) |
ETCNet2 Nodes
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| BIN | Update Firmware |
Response Gateways
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S19 | Firmware Update | |
| BIN | Firmware Update | 6.0.1-7.x.x DMX/RDM Gateway (Mk 1 Only) |
Power Controls
ColorSource Distribution
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S | Firmware Update for DMX Out Ports |
ColorSource ThruPower
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| SREC | Update Firmware |
ColorSource Wireless and DMX Relay
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| BIN | Radio Firmware (Wireless Units Only) | |
| HEX | Application Firmware |
ColorSource Wireless Transmitter
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| SREC | Update Firmware |
Foundry
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S | Update Firmware |
DRd
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| DRD | Dimming Engine Configuration |
Source 4 Dimmer
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S | Firmware Update |
LMI Racks
There are no file formats exchanged. All custom configurations were flashed on an EPROM at the factory.
Matrix Mk2
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| BIN | Merger Firmware | |
| IMG | Processor Firmware |
Sensor3
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| BLD | Update Firmware | |
| ETC | Dimming Configuration File |
Sensor+
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| BLD | Update Firmware | |
| DIM | Dimming Configuration File | |
| XML | Sensor+ Connect Export of Dimming Configuration Files | |
| .RAK | Sensor.rak Configuration file from Sensor+ Connect Export | |
| .RM | Arch.rm Configuration file from Sensor+ Connect Export | |
| .PRE | Preset.pre Configuration file from Sensor+ Connect Export | |
| .PAN | Panic.pan Configuration file from Sensor+ Connect Export | |
| .r1 | loads.r1 Configuration file from Sensor+ Connect Export |
Sensor Classic
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| SEN | Dimming Configuration File | 3.x |
| BIN | Dimming Configuration File | 2.x |
Smart Dimming (SmartBar, SmartPack, SmartSwitch)
| Extension | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| S | Update Firmware |