File extension .RC
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C/C++ Resource Script Format | Microsoft | Developer Files |
The RC file extension is used for a resource script. A resource script is a text file that contains various resources such as string tables, menus, dialog boxes, bitmaps, and icons which are incorporated into a Microsoft Windows application. Resources in an RC file are compiled into a .RES file using the Microsoft Resource Compiler. This file is then linked with the program using the Linker. RC files are typically created by developers and are associated mainly with programming languages such as C/C++.
Designating Event Handler Routines
When creating a program with Visual Studio, an RC file may be created to designate where the event handler routines for any window control are located within an application. This is accomplished by adding macros to the RC file and pointing them to the appropriate source code that will contain the relevant event handler routines. When compiled, the RC's events are transformed into a sequence of instructions called machine code.
Compiling the RC File
For a successful compilation of an RC File, errors must be avoided at all costs. If errors exist in an RC file upon compilation, notification with error messages will be unvailed in an associated .ERR file. This file contains detailed descriptions of any errors discovered during compilation. After all errors have been fixed and the file is clean of any syntax issues, the RC file can be compiled into its corresponding .RES file.
List of Similar File Extensions
Similar file extensions include .H, .CPP, .R, .BMP, .ICO, and many more.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .RC) 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 .RC 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 .RC 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 .RC 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 .RC extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .RC file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .RC 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 .RC file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .RC file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .RC file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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