1. TRC File Extension
2. What is a(n) TRC file?
3. How to open TRC file?

3.1 Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
3.2 Install a program that supports TRC files
1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with TRC extension
3.3 Check for other possible causes of errors
3.4 Contact an expert

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TRC File Extension

File type Oracle Trace Format
File developer Oracle
File category Database Files
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What is a(n) TRC file?

The TRC (Oracle Trace Format) file format is a file structure used by the Oracle Trace File Analyzer to collect and analyze trace files for Oracle database activity. TRC files contain information such as SQL statements, session data, timing, wait events, errors, and a wealth of other monitored Oracle database server activities. The trace data can then be used for tuning, debugging, and monitoring the behavior of the Oracle database.

TRC files are typically generated by using the standard Oracle tools such as DBMS_MONITOR, Event 10046 trace, and the LogMiner utility. These files can be viewed in text or graphical form with the help of third-party software like Oracle Enterprise Manager or PL/SQL Developer. They can also be used to generate text reports or visual diagrams which make it easier to interpret the data.

How to open TRC file?

In some cases problems may occur when trying to open TRC files. Steps listed below can be helpful in addressing such problems.

Step 1 – Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software

The first thing user should do is to associate application with TRC files. It may happen so that even when an application that supports TRC files is installed on the system it is not properly associated with this file format. This can be easily remedied by associating program with TRC files. In order to associate such files with given application, user must open the file menu (by right-clicking on the file) and choosing "Open with". A list of suggested applications will be displayed at the top part of menu. Next, select an application and confirm your choice by checking "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" option. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

In order to open TRC file, focus on steps 1 and 2

In majority of cases following instruction in step 1 and 2 should be enough to open files with TRC extension. Before attempting the next steps, test all the programs listed below.

Step 2 – Install a program that supports TRC files

Should it happen that the section with suggested programs is empty, it is most probable that no program supporting TRC files is installed on the system. Choose a program from the following list and install it:

Programs that support files with TRC extension

Windows

Oracle Database

Step 3 – Check for other possible causes of errors

Corrupted storage medium on which the TRC file is stored
File data corruption or incompleteness (for example, due to incomplete download or copy process). In such case the file must be re-downloaded or properly copied and then opened again.
Compatibility issues – check whether TRC extension is compatible with user’s operating system
Administrative policy settings may prevent user from opening given file

Step 4 – Contact an expert

If you are still unable to open TRC file, you should contact an IT expert. You could also try to contact the developer of given software that supports TRC files. Appropriate website addresses can be found by clicking the name of given program in the list above.

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