X_B

Parasolid model (binary)
File type: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Files with x_b file extension can be usually encountered as 3D models or technical drawings prepared and saved using Parasolid software.
What is x_b file?
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: June 21, 2025
The x_b file extension is probably best known for its use for one of the default file types in Parasolid 3D, a CAD application that provides core functionality that enables users to rapidly and robustly model the industry’s most complex products.
The x_b file contains saved Parasolid project including 3D data, geometry, color, topology etc. These files contains the same data as x_t files, but in binary format.
How to open x_b file?
Primarily use Parasolid to open and work with *.x_b files. However, may CAD programs nowadays support Parasolid formats.
How to convert x_b file?
It should be fairly easy to find a program capable to export Parasolid files to other exchange or vendor specific file formats.
Suggested software to open x_b file:
Associated software actions with the x_b file
Software applications that can open x_b files:
Parasolid (Microsoft Windows)
Autodesk Inventor (Microsoft Windows)
Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software applications that can edit x_b files:
Parasolid (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving x_b files:
Parasolid (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing x_b files:
Parasolid (Microsoft Windows)
Autodesk Inventor (Microsoft Windows)
Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software apps that create x_b files:
Parasolid (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import x_b files:
CrossManager (Microsoft Windows)
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC (Microsoft Windows)
SolidWorks (Microsoft Windows)
Alibre Design Professional (Microsoft Windows)
Creo Parametric (Microsoft Windows)
EnSuite (Microsoft Windows)
Anark Core (Microsoft Windows)
CAD Exchanger (Microsoft Windows)
Shapr3D (Multiplatform)
Online CAD Viewer (Multiplatform)
Online CAD converter (On-line services)
Software apps that export x_b files:
Solid Edge (Microsoft Windows)
SolidWorks (Microsoft Windows)
TransMagic (Microsoft Windows)
EnSuite (Microsoft Windows)
Anark Core (Microsoft Windows)
CAD Exchanger (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that print x_b files:
Parasolid (Microsoft Windows)
Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)