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File Extension DNC

The file extension DNC is associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The most common association is the Microsoft Windows Dancer application, but the file extension can also be created with DANCE or by ProEZDNC. DNC files contain data and information related to the program that created the file.

If the file extension DNC is related to Microsoft Windows Dancer, the file is categorized as a video file type which stores a database of 3D dancers that are used with the Windows Dancer application. Windows Dancer is an application which is part of Windows XP Media Center and is used to create animated dancers in a three dimensional format.

DNC files that are created with DANCE are categorized as a data file type that contains dance patterns which are used to learn a variety of different dances. DANCE is a software application created by Markus Bader which provides a database of dance moves that help users to learn how to dance. DANCE can also be used to create and edit a variety of different dance moves which can be played back at different tempos.

DNC files associated with ProEZDNC are a data file type which contains codes and communications that are used with a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine. CNC machines are used for a variety of machining tasks related to metalworking. ProEZDNC is remote control DNC software which provides tools for multi-tasking and DNC file transfer of up to 32 CNC machine tools.

How to Open DNC Files

Since the file extension DNC 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. DNC files consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open the file.

DNC files which are part of Microsoft Windows Dance can be opened using the Windows XP Media Center 2005 Edition and the Windows Dancer Download Utility. If you do not have these applications preinstalled on a Windows XP computer, both applications can be obtained on the Microsoft website.

If the file extension DNC is related to DANCE, the file can be opened using DANCE 5.5 which is available for download as shareware on the DANCE Patterns website. DANCE 5.5 is offered in a free version which you can test and is also offered in a registered version. DANCE is designed for use with Windows, the iPhone and iPad, and the Android operating system.

If the DNC file is associated with ProEZDNC, you can open the file using the ProEZDNC, ProEZNC, and ProNC software applications which provide different tools for CNC programming, code editing, and communications for CNC machines. All applications are available as a 60-day free trial on the ProNC website and are designed for use with the Windows operating system version XP and later.