File Extension Database

Open PAR File

PAR extension files can take various types of formats, some of them below

FMS Aircraft

In this first case, a PAR extension file contains aircraft parameters used by Flying-Model-Simulator or FMS, which is a flight simulation game for Windows.

But what is an FMS?

A Flight Model Simulator is a software package that allows you to simulate the flight and parameters of an airplane model (Not a real airplane), usually controlled by Radio.

This type of software works as training, before a real flight of the model.

The PAR file saves the airplane's geometry and physical properties such as mass, center of gravity, and moments of inertia.

PAR files are used to create custom aircraft to fly in the simulator.

PAR files are one of several files that make up the total aircraft data for the simulator.

For example, there may be other files for 3D models, texture bitmaps, and sounds.

Parchive

In this second case, a PAR file extension is an index file containing a group of parity volumes in a Parchive (Parity Volume Set) file.

Parchive is formally known as the Parity Volume Set Specification, and is an erasure code system that produces PAR files for high data integrity verification, with the ability to perform data recovery operations that can repair or rebuild damaged or missing data.

Parchive was originally created to establish effective and reliable file sharing on Usenet, but it can be used to protect any type of data from data corruption or corruption, physical disk damage, bit damage, and accidental or malicious damage.

Despite the name, Parchive uses more advanced techniques (specifically error-correcting codes) than the simplistic parity methods of error detection.

The PAR file can be used to recover an archive file when one of the files contained in the archive is lost.

Siemens Solid Edge

In this section, the PAR file is nothing more than a 3D model created with Solid Edge, a CAD program used mainly to create industrial parts and assemblies.

In principle, Solid Edge by Siemens is a 3D CAD, parametric feature and synchronous technology solid modeling software.

Solid Edge is developed exclusively to run on Microsoft Windows and provides solid modeling, assembly modeling, and 2D orthographic view capabilities for mechanical designers.

The PAR file can be combined with other 3D parts in an ASM assembly file.

Dedicated Micros DVR Recording

In the latter case, the PAR file extension is used as the digital video format used by Dedicated Micros DVRs.

A Dedicated Micros DVR is a hardware device and as its name implies, it is a Dedicated Video Recorder, for the purpose of video surveillance and business videos.

The PAR file, in conjunction with a Dedicated Micro DVR is used for commercial and professional purposes.

In turn, a PAR file is saved in a proprietary format that can be downloaded to a computer and viewed using NetVu software.

Software to open and work with a PAR file

Due to the great diversity and difference between the formats that a PAR file can acquire, it is necessary that you make sure of the type of file format that you have at hand, in order to be able to use any of the software packages indicated below, this with In order to avoid possible damage to the file, due to the use of inappropriate software:

How Can I Open PAR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PAR file is to find a PAR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PAR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PAR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PAR file opener then try to search online for "PAR viewer", "application to open PAR file" or "open PAR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PAR file

How Can I Open PAR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PAR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PAR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PAR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PAR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PAR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PAR file then try to search for "PAR viewer", "application to open PAR file" or "read PAR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PAR file

How Can I Open PAR File on Android

If you downloaded a PAR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PAR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PAR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PAR viewer", "PAR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PAR File on iPhone or iPad

To open PAR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PAR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PAR". This way you can find apps which can open PAR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PAR viewer" or "PAR file" online in your favorite search engine.

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