Convert DBF to DBC

What is DBF file?

The DBF file extension is commonly used for database files, specifically those created with the dBase IV program from dBASE.com. The files are also used by many other relational database programs, like FoxPro, Visual FoxPro, and Clipper. DBF files consist of data stored in a structured form, usually tabular format, and can be opened with both text editors and database programs such as Microsoft Access. Other related extensions include DB, FPT, DBT, and DBX. [ ⏩ ] DBF file extension

What is DBC file?

The DBC file extension is used by PCB (printed circuit board) design software programOrCAD Capture CIS for project configuration database files. This type of file contains the important design parameters, such as component and pad information, layer specifications, and NETCLASS data. It also houses the footprint definitions, part libraries, symbols, colors, and other foundational information about the printed circuit board design project. [ ⏩ ] DBC file extension

How to convert the file from DBF to DBC?

To successfully convert the DBF file to DBC, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.DBF). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case DBC (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than DBC).

What is a file conversion?

A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. DBF to DBC. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

Program for converting DBF files to DBC files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension DBC, while before this step we had the DBF file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new DBC file, or not.

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