NC File: What is it?

Researcher:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

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NC File Summary

Most NC files can be viewed with seven known software applications, typically Mastercam developed by CNC Software. It's main file type association is the Mastercam Numerical Control File format, but also includes two other rarely-seen file types. Although NC files are traditionally categorized as CAD Files, they can also be Data Files or Encoded Files.

NC files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

If you would like to learn more about NC files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic NC file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Varieties of NC Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Principal NC Type

.NC
Extension:.nc
Type:Mastercam Numerical Control File

CAD file contains numerical instructions for Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machining. NC files specify 2D or 3D machine toolpaths and their coordinates.

Author: CNC Software
Group:CAD Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.nc

Software Programs That Open The Mastercam Numerical Control File:


Mastercam by CNC Software

Windows

Other NC Descriptions

.NC
Extension:.nc
Type:NetCDF File

NetCDF stands for Network Common Data Form. NetCDF is a set of software libraries and machine-independent data formats that support the creation, access, and sharing of array-oriented scientific data.

Author: Unidata
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open NetCDF File Files:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

The MathWorks MATLAB by MathWorks

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

NetCDF by Unidata

Compatible with:

Windows

ANDX by U.S. Department of Energy

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
Solaris

Ncview by David Pierce

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.NC
Extension:.nc
Type:Mcrypt Encrypted File

A file encrypted by mcrypt, a Linux crypting utility that allows users to encrypt and decrypt files or data streams.

Author: SourceForge
Group:Encoded Files

Software Programs That Open Mcrypt Encrypted File Files:


mcrypt by SourceForge

Compatible with:

Linux
Unix

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NC Usage


Primary Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


NC Troubleshooting


Frequent NC Opening Issues

Mastercam Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open NC Files" when trying to open your NC. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Mastercam for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens NC files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Mastercam Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Mastercam installed that's incompatible with your Mastercam Numerical Control File type. Visit the CNC Software website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Mastercam. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your NC file and clicking "Properties".


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening NC files are due to having the wrong version of Mastercam installed.


Additional NC Opening Issues

Even with the correct version of Mastercam installed, you can still experience difficulties opening NCs. If you're still experiencing problems opening NC files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for NC
  • Corruption of the NC file description inside the Registry
  • Mastercam or another NC application experienced a flawed installation
  • File corruption affecting your NC file
  • Your NC is infected with malware
  • Hardware related to NCs has device driver corruption
  • Windows cannot load your Mastercam Numerical Control File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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