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File Formats
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|artist| supports several file formats for data input and output. The three most important ones are the *STL* format for loading part geometries, the *ARTSIT* format for saving and restoring the program status, and the *TIFF* format for outputting the simulation results.

All file formats supported by the :guilabel:`File` → :guilabel:`Open...` dialog are also prepared for drag & drop. Accordingly, it is possible to drag a supported data file onto the |artist| program icon or window for opening.

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   :maxdepth: 2

   fileformats_artist
   fileformats_tube
   fileformats_spectrum
   fileformats_detector
   bamct_file_format
   fileformats_vgi