Kinds of JOB Files

Leading JOB Type

.JOB

File Name:	.job
Group:	MetaCAM Nest Job File

A JOB file is a nest job file created by the CAD program MetaCAM. It contains nest job settings and instructions and is used to store information that optimizes the use of materials and space for manufactured products.

Company:	Metamation
Class:	CAD Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.job

Software Programs That Open The MetaCAM Nest Job File:

MetaCAM Nesting by Metamation

Windows

Other JOB Descriptions

.JOB

File Name:	.job
Group:	Windows Task Scheduler Job File

A JOB file is a file created by the Windows utility Task Scheduler. It contains the name, triggers, actions, and conditions for the task and is commonly used for scheduling periodic checks for software updates, as well as for running antivirus software system scans.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	System Files

Software Programs That Open Windows Task Scheduler Job File Files:

Windows Task Scheduler by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.JOB

File Name:	.job
Group:	MicroSim PCBoard External ASCII Job File

A JOB file extension is associated with MicroSim PCBoard, now known as Orcad PCB Designer, stores external ASCII job data.

Company:	Cadence Design Systems
Class:	CAD Files

Software Programs That Open MicroSim PCBoard External ASCII Job File Files:

OrCAD PCB Designer by Cadence Design Systems

Compatible with:

Windows

.JOB

File Name:	.job
Group:	Microsoft Systems Management Server Job File

A JOB file is a file associated with Systems Management Server (SMS) application developed by Microsoft and stores sequence of actions used to automate processes in the SMS.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Systems Management Server Job File Files:

Microsoft Systems Management Server by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Symbian OS

.JOB

File Name:	.job
Group:	Survey Pro Job Settings

A JOB file is a file associated with the surveying software Survey Pro. It stores job data for the program.

Company:	Spectra Precision
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Survey Pro Job Settings Files:

Survey Pro by Spectra Precision

Compatible with:

Windows

.JOB

File Name:	.job
Group:	Kodak Preps Project

A JOB file is a project created by imposition software Kodak Preps and contains some form of internal data used by the software.

Company:	Kodak
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Kodak Preps Project Files:

Kodak Preps by Kodak

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Optional Offer for FileViewPro by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

Troubleshooting Problems Opening JOB Files

Troubles Opening JOB Files

MetaCAM Nesting Not Present

You attempt to load your JOB file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The JOB File Extension". Customarily, this means that MetaCAM Nesting is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your JOB with MetaCAM Nesting, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: If you don't have MetaCAM Nesting installed, and you know of another program to open your JOB file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

MetaCAM Nesting is Out-of-Date

Your MetaCAM Nest Job File file is incompatible with MetaCAM Nesting because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Metamation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of MetaCAM Nesting. Most of the time your MetaCAM Nest Job File file was created by a newer MetaCAM Nesting than what you have installed.

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

Regardless, most of the JOB file opening problems relate to not having the right version of MetaCAM Nesting installed.

Other JOB File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of MetaCAM Nesting installed, you can still experience difficulties opening JOBs. If you are still having problems opening JOB files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:

• JOB file type Registry entries are wrong
• Corruption of the JOB file description inside the Registry
• MetaCAM Nesting or another JOB application experienced a flawed installation
• Your JOB file is corrupted (issues with your MetaCAM Nest Job File file itself)
• Malware-tainted JOB file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with JOB software need to be updated
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your MetaCAM Nest Job File file successfully