Understanding the .GPM File Format and its Use in CAD and DXF Formats

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The discussion revolves around the .GPM (Graphics Printing Format) file format and its potential connections to CAD and DXF formats. Participants are seeking information on software compatibility and the nature of the .GPM file's contents, which appear to include various data types and structures.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about software that can open .GPM files, suggesting a link to CAD and DXF formats.
  • The contents of the .GPM file are described as complex and possibly containing structured data related to scientific concepts.
  • Some participants speculate on the nature of the data within the .GPM file, noting the presence of terms like "population," "nonlinear," and "random," which may indicate statistical or scientific relevance.
  • There is uncertainty regarding the exact purpose and application of the .GPM file format, with no clear consensus on its use in CAD applications.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the compatibility of .GPM files with specific CAD software or their intended use, indicating multiple competing views and ongoing uncertainty.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in understanding the .GPM file format, including missing assumptions about its structure and potential dependencies on specific software definitions.

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URGENT: ".GPM" file format - CAD/DXF?

Does anyone know what software a .GPM (Graphics Printing Format) file can be opened in? It seems to be related to CAD and .DXF formats.

If anyone has a piece of CAD software that they could use to open this I'd sure appreciate it. (I'll fwd the file to you when I here from you).The contents look like this:

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@DaveC426913 I know it's been a very long time, but do you remember ever solving this issue? Did you find an app to open it?
 
Indeed it has been a while.
So long in fact, that I don't even remember posting this, let alone anything about it.

(How urgent could a crossword puzzle be?)
 
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All seriousness aside, I had to go to LinkedIn to see what contract I was at then. It was a video streaming company that captured horse races and such on satellite feed and streamed them at various bit rates. I was responsible for writing the scheduling software that turned the digitizers on and off.

Maybe one of the feeds was of type .GPM.

I'm pretty sure the file I included was a sample I grabbed somewhere online - for the sake of clarity - not real data I was using.
 
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