SIM

Intel VTune performance monitor data
File type: Various data file
A sim file extension is related to the Intel VTune and used for its performance monitor files.
Found 11 different file type records with the same sim filename suffix.
What is sim file?
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: January 8, 2018
The sim file extension is associated with the Intel VTune, a software performance analysis tool for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The sim file stores various data used by Intel VTune performance monitor.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Software apps that create sim files:
Intel VTune (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sim files:
Intel VTune (Microsoft Windows)
Aurora image format
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The sim file extension is also used for some older graphic image format called Aurora.
Most likely some old format without support from developer. No further information could be found.
How to open sim file?
You can view these files using Xnview.
How to convert sim file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Programs for viewing sim files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print sim files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Autodesk storage indication method data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: August 15, 2017
The sim file extension is associated with the AutoCAD Civil 3D and other CAD applications developed by Autodesk.
The sim file contains storage indication method data. File is in binary format.
How to open sim file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.sim files.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Software applications that can open sim files:
AutoCAD (Microsoft Windows)
AutoCAD for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Autodesk Civil 3D (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit sim files:
AutoCAD (Microsoft Windows)
AutoCAD for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Autodesk Civil 3D (Multiplatform)
Software capable of saving sim files:
AutoCAD (Microsoft Windows)
AutoCAD for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Autodesk Civil 3D (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create sim files:
AutoCAD (Microsoft Windows)
AutoCAD for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Autodesk Civil 3D (Multiplatform)
CARE-S InfoWorks simulation parameters file
File type category:
Settings, options, themes or skins file
Date updated: February 5, 2013
The SIM file extension is associated with the CARE-S. File contains simulation parameters.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Software applications that can open sim files:
CARE-S (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create sim files:
CARE-S (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that export sim files:
CARE-S (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sim files:
CARE-S (Microsoft Windows)
ITISim model
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: September 26, 2019
The sim file extension is also used for the default model file in ITISim, a simulation tool for design, analysis and optimization of complex systems on single platform, developed by ITI GmbH.
The software was discontinued and replaced by SimulationX, which can still read the format just fine.
How to open sim file?
You can work with these models in ITISim or its successor product SimulationX.
How to convert sim file?
Possibly can be converted to other model formats. SimulationX can convert them to ISM format.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Software applications that can open sim files:
SimulationX (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create sim files:
SimulationX (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sim files:
SimulationX (Microsoft Windows)
NX simulation data
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: September 14, 2023
File extension sim is used for one of the native file types of NX, a high-end CAD/CAM/CAE software by Siemens.
NX .smil file contains information on the loads, boundary condition and solver/solution settings for a specific model. It is the top-level item in the Simulation Navigator and references all .fem and .afm used to construct the complete Finite Element model. The SIM file can be thought of as the means of drawing the various Simcenter 3D analysis files together into a form that is ready for solving..
How to open sim file?
Used in specific software from Siements, such as NX.
How to convert sim file?
We do not know about any export options for this type of .sim files.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Software applications that can open sim files:
NX (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit sim files:
NX (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving sim files:
NX (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create sim files:
NX (Microsoft Windows)
PowerDVD data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: December 19, 2017
The sim file extension is related to PowerDVD, a professional multimedia files player from Cyberlink available for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The sim file stores various data used for internal purposes of the PowerDVD.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Software apps that create sim files:
Cyberlink PowerDVD (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sim files:
Cyberlink PowerDVD (Microsoft Windows)
SAP Tutor data
File type category:
Document file
Date updated: July 10, 2019
The sim file extension is also associated with SAP Tutor Personal Player, an application used to record, edit, and play interactive self-learning units, which are used for training employees.
The sim files represents tutorials created with the software. Such tutorials usually contain screenshot images, text instructions or and assessment questions.
How to open sim file?
It appears that you can work with this kind of *.sim files only using SAP Tutor Personal player.
How to convert sim file?
We do not know about any possible conversion for this particular *.sim file type at this time, it may not be possible.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Software applications that can open sim files:
SAP Tutor Personal Player (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit sim files:
SAP Tutor Personal Player (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving sim files:
SAP Tutor Personal Player (Microsoft Windows)
Apps designed for playing sim files:
SAP Tutor Personal Player (Microsoft Windows)
Stagecast Creator simulation file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 25, 2017
The sim file extension is associated with the Stagecast Creator software that allows users to make their own simple games and simulations. The .sim file stores simulation created by a user in the Stagecast Creator tool.
How to open sim file?
Use Stagecast Creator to open .sim simulation files.
How to convert sim file?
It is not convertable file format.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Software applications that can open sim files:
Stagecast Creator (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit sim files:
Stagecast Creator (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving sim files:
Stagecast Creator (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create sim files:
Stagecast Creator (Microsoft Windows)
Steam game backup information
File type category:
Backup file
Date updated: October 11, 2018
How to open sim file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert sim file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open sim file:
Associated software actions with the sim file
Software apps that backup sim files:
Steam (Microsoft Windows)
Steam for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Steam for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sim files:
Steam (Microsoft Windows)
Steam for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Steam for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Telix simple script source file
File type category:
Source code and script file
Date updated: November 22, 2012
The SIM file extension was also used in Telix, an old telecommunications program originally written for DOS by Colin Sampaleanu and released in 1986. More recent versions were distributed by deltaComm Development, including a version for Windows.