I cannot open a NC1 file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with NC1 files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening NC1 will be resolved!
NC1 File Extension
- File type Xsteel CAD
- File developer N/A
- File category CAD Files
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How to open NC1 file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with NC1 extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports NC1 files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open NC1 files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support NC1 files
Step 2. Verify whether NC1 files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports NC1 files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with NC1 files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support NC1 files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open NC1 files with the selected program.
Changing NC1 file association in registry
File association for NC1 files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check NC1 file for other errors
- NC1 file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening NC1 files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected NC1 file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For NC1 files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
