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Basic information about NEU file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension NEU（*.NEU or *.neu）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the NEU file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the NEU file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the NEU file with their brief description and a list of programs that support NEU file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the NEU file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the NEU file?
  • How to open a NEU file?
  • What programs do I need to open a NEU file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a NEU file?
  • How to convert NEU files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to NEU file format?


1.Detail information about NEU file extension: Pro/ENGINEER Neutral File

File type Pro/ENGINEER Neutral File Category CAD Files
Developer Parametric Technology File format Binary
Description NEU file is a Pro/ENGINEER Neutral File developed by Parametric Technology. File created by Pro/ENGINEER, a program used for 3D product design; contains part information, including geometry, layering, appearance, parameter data, materials, and other design information; stores parts in a neutral format so they can be imported into other CAD programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NEU files

Windows		 Parametric Technology Creo
Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans
Pro/Engineer

Linux		 Parametric Technology Creo



Can't open a NEU file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.NEU”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the NEU extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support NEU file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of NEU files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a NEU file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a NEU file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a NEU file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the NEU file is damaged.
  • Whether the NEU file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the NEU file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the NEU file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the NEU file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a NEU file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a NEU file.

If the NEU file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.