Types of DS Files

Main DS Affiliation

.DS

Extension:	.ds
Category:	DAZ Studio 1/2 Script

A DS file is a script written in plain text format used by DAZ Studio. Script files are used to automate processes within the program and act like a macro for running common tasks or may include custom code that extends the functionality of the software.

Organization:	DAZ 3D
Function:	3D Image Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ds

Software Programs That Open The DAZ Studio 1/2 Script:

DAZ Studio by DAZ 3D

Windows

Mac

Alternative DS Types

.DS

Extension:	.ds
Category:	LMMS DrumSynth File

A DS file is an audio sample file used by the music creation program called DrumSynth. The said audio sample can be loaded into the program and plays back sequences of drum samples.

Organization:	Open Source
Function:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open LMMS DrumSynth File Files:

LMMS by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.DS

Extension:	.ds
Category:	TWAIN Data Source

A DS file is a communications bridge between a computer and a scanner using TWAIN-compatible scanning software.

Organization:	TWAIN Working Group
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open TWAIN Data Source Files:

TWAIN by TWAIN Working Group

Compatible with:

Windows

.DS

Extension:	.ds
Category:	Furcadia DragonSpeak File

A DS file is a script file written in plain text format in the game Furcadia by Dragon's Eye Productions. It is saved as part of a dream (a game .MAP file), containing scripted events that occur during the dream and can be edited with the DragonSpeak Editor (DSEditor.exe) included within Furcadia.

Organization:	Dragon's Eye Productions
Function:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Furcadia DragonSpeak File Files:

Furcadia by Dragon's Eye Productions

Compatible with:

Windows

.DS

Extension:	.ds
Category:	Microsoft SQL Server Data Source

A DS file is data source file used in the relational database management system SQL.

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft SQL Server Data Source Files:

Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.DS

Extension:	.ds
Category:	DataFlex Data_Set File

A DS file is a data_set file used by the program DataFlex.

Organization:	Data Access Worldwide
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open DataFlex Data_Set File Files:

DataFlex by Data Access Worldwide

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

.DS

Extension:	.ds
Category:	Desktop Korn Shell File

The DS file extension is associated with the Desktop Korn Shell. The Desktop Korn Shell is a featured part of CDEs or Common Desktop Environment, providing a way to engage in graphic user interaction through shell scripts.

Organization:	Open Source
Function:	System Files

Software Programs That Open Desktop Korn Shell File Files:

Linux by Open Source

Compatible with:

Linux

.DS

Extension:	.ds
Category:	DMDScript File

The DS file extension is also associated with DMDScript and stores source code written in the scripting language.

Organization:	Digital Mars
Function:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open DMDScript File Files:

DMDScript by Digital Mars

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

.DS

Extension:	.ds
Category:	Dynamics Solver Problem Definition File

A DS file is a problem definition related to Dynamics Solver, a tool that solves initial-value problems and boundary-value problems for continuous and discrete dynamical systems.

Organization:	Juan M. Aguirregabiria
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Dynamics Solver Problem Definition File Files:

Dynamics Solver by Juan M. Aguirregabiria

Compatible with:

Windows

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DS Troubleshooting

Troubles Opening DS Files

DAZ Studio Not Present

When you double-click your DS file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have DAZ Studio installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your DS with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your DS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

DAZ Studio is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your DAZ Studio 1/2 Script file version may not be supported by your version of DAZ Studio. If you do not have the proper version DAZ Studio (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is predominately due to having a DAZ Studio 1/2 Script file version that was created by a newer version of DAZ Studio than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of DS file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening DS files are due to having the wrong version of DAZ Studio installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening DSs

Assuming you have the right DAZ Studio version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening DS files. Other DS opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

• DS file type Registry entries are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the DS file inside the Windows Registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the DS format
• Your DS can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your DS is infected with malware
• Hardware related to DSs has device driver corruption
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your DAZ Studio 1/2 Script file successfully