Convert FrameCAD FCP Files to Machine CSV

Received an FCP project file but don't have FrameCAD Detailer installed? LGSConverter opens FCP binaries directly in the browser and exports machine-ready CSV.

What is an FCP file?

FCP is FrameCAD Detailer's native project format — a binary container holding every panel in the project with member geometry, profiles, and panel layout. Unlike the XML export, an FCP file normally can only be opened inside Detailer itself, which leaves fabricators without a licence locked out of their own production data.

Open FCP without FrameCAD

LGSConverter parses the FCP binary format directly — including multi-panel projects, cloned panels, and both known FCP format generations. Upload the file, and every frame appears in the 2D editor with members, dimensions, and computed tooling marks ready for review.

Free to try — upload your file, review every frame in the 2D editor at no cost, and pay only $0.03 USD per linear metre when you export.

From FCP to the factory floor

  1. Upload the .fcp file — no conversion request forms, no emailing project files to a third party.
  2. Inspect each panel in the 2D frame editor and run the built-in QA checks.
  3. Export a CSV mapped to your roll-former's tool library.

When to use XML instead

If the design office can send a FrameCAD XML export, prefer it — the XML carries explicit tooling and fastener data. But when all you have is the FCP project file, LGSConverter reconstructs the frames and computes tooling from the geometry, and the 2D editor gives you a full visual check before anything reaches the machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I open an FCP file without FrameCAD Detailer?

Yes. LGSConverter parses FCP files directly in the browser — no FrameCAD installation or licence is required to view the frames or export machine CSV.

Does LGSConverter support all FCP versions?

It supports the common FrameCAD Detailer FCP format generations, including multi-panel projects and cloned panels. If a file fails to parse, contact support with the file and we will investigate.

Is FCP conversion accurate enough for production?

Frames are reconstructed from the geometry stored in the file, and every panel is shown in the 2D editor with tooling marks for review. As with any conversion workflow, a qualified LGS engineer should verify output before production.

Start converting now — free to try, pay only when you export.