ESX & Format
XACTDOC
The root element that wraps an estimate's data inside an ESX file. It travels inside the file's XACTDOC.ZIPXML member, written in Xactimate's native project format, so a text editor shows scrambled content rather than readable text.
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Common questions
What does "XACTDOC" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The root element that wraps an estimate's data inside an ESX file. It travels inside the file's XACTDOC.ZIPXML member, written in Xactimate's native project format, so a text editor shows scrambled content rather than readable text.
Where does "XACTDOC" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow — see the full guide for where it fits.
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