Extract text from Rig control files (BV4)
To convert BV4 Control files to another format, you need Epiroc RCS or other Settings software.
To convert other file formats to the "Industrial Automation" file type, you need software like Epiroc RCS or a similar tool.
The .BV4 file extension serves as a specialized configuration and logging container for Epiroc (formerly Atlas Copco) drilling rigs utilizing the Rig Control System (RCS). These files are critical for industrial mining and construction, storing drill plans, machine telemetry, and operational logs.
A major catch for engineers is that .BV4 files are proprietary and not designed for standard office software. They are essentially GZIP archives wrapping internal data (often XML or binary), meaning they cannot be opened directly in Microsoft Excel or text editors without preprocessing. Users frequently need to convert these files to view drill patterns or analyze efficiency metrics.
For quick access to the raw data, users can often treat the file as a GZ archive and extract the contents. However, for precise interpretation of drilling parameters, the native Epiroc RCS software is required to export reports to PDF, CSV, or XLSX for archiving and analysis.
Convert.Guru analyzes your BV4 file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert BV4 file to , you can use Epiroc RCS or similar software from the "Drilling Rig Configuration" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to BV4, try Epiroc RCS or another comparable tool in the "Drilling Rig Configuration" category.
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