File extension .DBC
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| OrCAD Capture CIS Database Configuration Format | N/A | Database Files |
The DBC file extension is used by PCB (printed circuit board) design software program OrCAD 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.
Database Contents
The DBC file stores information from the project schematic in a binary data structure format, and contains aspects such as schematic symbols, component values, part numbers, and NETCLASS rules. For power users of OrCAD Capture CIS, a DBC file is an essential aid in development board projects since it tracks parameters that represent the different parts of the project’s design. With project-level designs, multiple DBC files are created to store specific information.
Similar File Types
Other related file types commonly associated with this type of data include DCX, CDB, OBJ, SCHLIB, and SYM.Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .DBC) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .DBC extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .DBC file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .DBC extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .DBC extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .DBC file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .DBC file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .DBC file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .DBC file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .DBC file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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