The file extension OUT is associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The most common association is an output file, but the file extension can also be created with Pro/ENGINEER, MyInfo, NovaBACKUP, RMCProfile, NEi Nastran, and Bibexcel. OUT files contain data and information related to the program that created the file.
If the OUT file extension is defined as an output file, it is a data file type that contains logs and other data which has been dumped from a specific program or application. The data is used for troubleshooting and analysis to resolve bugs and errors which can develop in PC applications. OUT files are commonly stored in plain text format to enable them to be easily viewed for troubleshooting.
OUT files which are created by Pro/ENGINEER are a temporary file type that contains data related to charts, tables, graphs, and other information. OUT files are accessed when the program does not contain enough memory for a large task. Pro/ENGINEER is a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program which provides productivity tools for electromechanical design.
If OUT files are related to MyInfo, they are a document file type which stores outlines for documents created with the MyInfo application. MyInfo is a software application produced by Milenix Software which provides a way to organize and edit personal data.
OUT files which are part of NovaBACKUP is a backup file type which contains data created by a specific application. The contents can include documents, multimedia, email messages, data from software applications, and other data which is commonly generated with PC applications. NovaBACKUP is a backup software application produced by NovaStor that provides a way to backup data for the purpose of storage and restoration.
If the file extension OUT is related to RMCProfile, the file is a various file type which is used for the analysis of crystalline and amorphous materials. The contents include elements used for calculation during analysis and other data used to study magnetic structures and materials. RMCProfile is a software application used by scientists to study and analyze scientific data.
OUT files associated with NEi Nastran are a data file type which contains analytical information for use with heat transfer and mechanical elements. NEi Nastran is a software application produced by NEi Software which provides a set of analysis tools for analyzing scientific elements.
If the file extension OUT is created with Bibexcel, the file is a data file type which contains bibliographic data that can be analyzed using the Bibexcel application. Bibexcel is a data analysis tool created by Olle Persson for the purpose of generating data files which can be imported into Microsoft Excel.
How to Open OUT Files
Since the file extension OUT is associated with multiple programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. OUT files can consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open the file.
OUT files which are classified as an output file can be opened using any text editing program. If you are using Windows, you can open OUT files with WordPad, Notepad, Open Office Writer, or Microsoft Word. For Mac OS X, you can open OUT files using Apple TextEdit, TextMate, BBEdit, or MacVim. For the Linux operating system, you can use AbiWord, gEdit, OpenOffice Writer, Nano Editor, or Vim.
If the OUT file extension is a Pro/ENGINEER file, then it is necessary to use Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 to open and view the contents of an OUT file. This program is available on the PTC website and is compatible with Windows and the Linux operating system.
OUT files that are related to MyInfo can be opened using MyInfo 6, which is a free form personal organizer software application available on the Milenix Software website. MyInfo 6 can be obtained as a free 30-day trial or as a paid version and is compatible with the Windows operating system.
If the file extension OUT is a NovaBACKUP file, you can open the file using the NovaBACKUP software application. NovaBACKUP is available on the NovaStor website and is compatible with the Windows operating system.
OUT files which are part of RMCProfile can be opened using the RMCProfile software package. RMCProfile is an open source application and is available as a free download on the RMCProfile.org website when you establish a site membership. RMCProfile is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and the Linux operating system.
If the OUT file extension is used with NEi Nastran, the file can be opened using NEi Nastran 10.1, which is advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation software. NEi Nastran is available in a demo version when you register on the NEi Software website and is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
OUT files created with Bibexcel can be opened using the Bibexcel application which can be obtained on the Olle Persson website. Bibexcel is designed to be used with the Windows operating system. You can also open this type of OUT file using Microsoft Excel, which is a spreadsheet application that is part of the Microsoft Office productivity suite of applications. Excel is available with Microsoft Office or as a standalone application on the Microsoft website.