Creo Elements/Pro versioned data
File type: Various data file
A 242 file contains versioned data associated with Creo Elements/Pro, also known as Pro/ENGINEER.
It is a software-specific data file used by this CAD/CAM application.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 9, 2026
The 242 file extension is associated with Creo Elements/Pro (also known as Pro/ENGINEER), a CAD/CAM application developed by PTC for Microsoft Windows.
The 242 file contains versioned data from Creo Elements/Pro.
Open a 242 file with a compatible installation of Creo Elements/Pro or Pro/ENGINEER on Microsoft Windows.
If Creo Elements/Pro recognizes the 242 file, use the application's own save or export features to create a file in another supported format.
Software apps that create 242 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that handle other tasks involving 242 files:
Microsoft Windows