.ELE File

.ele is ZEMAX Element Drawing settings

Key Features: .ELE File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.ele
Format	N/A
Created by	ZEMAX Development Corporation
Category	Settings

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How to open:
How to convert:

What is an .ELE file?

The ele file extension is related to ZEMAX, an optical design program from Radiant Zemax. The ele file contains element drawing settings.

These files contain saved settings for the ZEMAX Element Drawing feature, that can be used to define the settings of this feature in any lens file.

How to open:

Whenever you made changes to Element Drawing settings in ZEMAX, these will be saved as a *.ele file.

How to convert:

Setting files are typically not meant to be converted to anything else and can be only used within the original program.

How to solve problems with ELE files

Associate the ELE file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any ELE file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.ELE files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the ELE file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .ELE is ZEMAX Element Drawing settings. Because only the current version supports the latest ELE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the ZEMAX Development Corporation manufacturer website after an available .ELE is ZEMAX Element Drawing settings update.
To make sure that your ELE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.