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Basic information about CIM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CIM（*.CIM or *.cim）, 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 CIM file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the CIM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CIM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CIM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CIM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CIM file?
  • How to open a CIM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CIM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CIM file?
  • How to convert CIM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CIM file format?


1.Detail information about CIM file extension: SimCity 2000 File

File type SimCity 2000 File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIM file is a SimCity 2000 File. The cim file extension is associated with the CimPack, a family of design software, developed by CIMEX for Microsoft Windows operating system.

The cim file stores drawing in the default drawing format used in CimPack.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIM files


2.Detail information about CIM file extension: CimPack Design Drawing

File type CimPack Design Drawing Category Vector Image Files
Developer CIMEX Corporation File format N/A
Description CIM file is a CimPack Design Drawing developed by CIMEX Corporation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIM files

Windows		 CimPack Software


3.Detail information about CIM file extension: C Text Mode Image File

File type C Text Mode Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIM file is a C Text Mode Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIM files


4.Detail information about CIM file extension: GE CIMPLICITY HMI Screen Data

File type GE CIMPLICITY HMI Screen Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIM file is a GE CIMPLICITY HMI Screen Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIM files

Windows		 CIMPLICITY HMI



Can't open a CIM 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.CIM”。

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 CIM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CIM 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 CIM 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 CIM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CIM 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 CIM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the CIM 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.