File

Project File

File Type	File Suffix	Description
CHITUBOX Project File 2023	*.ctp	Includes more model data (location, angle, and supports larger file sizes)
CHITUBOX Project File	*.chitubox	Legacy file format; includes basic model data and support data

New Project

Entry
Main Menu	New Project
Shortcut	Ctrl + N

Open Project

Entry
Main Menu	Open Project
Shortcut	Ctrl + O

Save Project

Entry
Function Menu	Prepare > Save
Shortcut	Ctrl + S

3D Mesh File

Supported 3D Mesh File Format

Supported Actions	File Suffix
Import & Export	*.stl
Import & Export	*.obj
Import	*.3ds
Import	*.3mf
Import	*.3dm
Import	*.wrl
Import	.sat, .sab
Import	*.dae
Import	*.ifc
Import	.igs, .iges
Import	*.jt
Import	.stp, .step
Import	*.x3d

Import 3D Mesh File

Entry
Main Menu	Open
Function Menu	Prepare > Open
Component List	Double Click
Shortcut	Ctrl + O

Import SAT File

After importing the .sat file, there will be a pop-up, in which the values related to model import precision can be changed. Select the custom mode to set up the values.

Export 3D Mesh File

Entry
Main Menu	Export
Function Menu	Prepare > Export

Open Recent Files

Entry
Main Menu	Recently Opened
Function Menu	Prepare > History
Shortcut	Ctrl + L

Slice Files

Supported Slice File Formats

File Type	File Suffix
CHITUBOX slice file	*.cbddlp
CHITUBOX slice file	*.ctb
Halot One Series	*.cxdlp
ZIP Compress	*.zip
SLC	*.slc
Fhd	*.fhd
WoW	*.wow
Goo	*.goo
Prz	*.prz
Photon Series	*.photon
Photon Series	*.photons
CHITUBOX General Format	*.gf
Phrozen Files	*.phz
FlashDLPrint Files	*.svgx
fdg	*.fdg
Photon Series	*.pw0
Photon Series	*.pwmo
Photon Series	*.pwms
Photon Series	*.pwmx
Photon Series	*.pwma
Photon Series	*.pwmb
Photon Series	*.pmsq
Photon Series	*.pwx
Photon Series	*.pws
Photon Series	*.pm3
Photon Series	*.pm3m
Photon Series	*.pm3n
Photon Series	*.pm3r
Photon Series	*.pm5
Photon Series	*.pm5s
Photon Series	*.pmx2
Photon Series	*.px6s
Photon Series	*.dlp
Photon Series	*.dl2p
Plugin 1	*.cws
Plugin 2	*.lgs

Import and Export Slice Files

Entry
Main Menu	Open > Select Slice File Format
Function Menu	Prepare > Open > Select Slice File Format
Shortcut	Ctrl + O + Select Slice File Format

TIP

Besides importing files as described above, you can drag model files, project files or slice files directly to the program window to quickly open the files.

Slice File Thumbnail View

Entry
Main Menu	Settings > File > Slice File Thumbnail View

You can change the slice file thumbnail in settings. Three types of thumbnails are supported: Placement View, Home View and Front View.

Configuration File

File Type	File Suffix	Description
Configuration File	*.cfgx	Includes more configurable parameters, such as customizable shortcuts
Configuration File	*.cfg	Includes printer configuration and support configuration data

File Naming Settings

Model File

Entry
Main Menu	Settings > File > Model Rename

Automatically adds suffix to the model file name based on your presets. i.e."#number", "Hollowed", "Repaired" or "Mirrored".

Project File

Entry
Main Menu	Settings > File > Project File Naming

Append Model Filename Sequentially: generate the filename based on the order in which the models are loaded into the file.

Slice File

Entry
Main Menu	Settings > File > Slice File Naming

Configure naming rules for slice files.

Name Replacement

Duplicate Name Replacement

Entry
Main Menu	Settings > File > Duplicate Replacement

Set the rules for conflicting file names.

Character Replacement

Entry
Main Menu	Settings > File > Character Replacement

Certain operating systems do not allow special characters in file names. These characters will be automatically replaced based on preset rules.

Custom Character Replacement

Entry
Main Menu	Settings > File > Custom Character Replacement

Allows you to customize character replacement rules.