File extension .TEC
Full Name | Developer | Category |
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Tecplot ASCII Data Format | SIL International | Misc Files |
The .TEC file extension stands for TECkit Compiled Mapping File and is used by the
Uses
The TECkit mapping files are commonly used to convert character encoding in documents like Plain Text or Rich Text Format from one dialect to another, involving any language which requires special characters. This may have applications when merging documents written in different languages or localising them for various markets. These files can also be used for spell-check dictionaries or other linguistic analysis applications and may be valuable as part of a linguistics research project or other professional use cases. The files are limited to 256 characters and must be compiled in the Artifactory LTK Compiler before they can be used.
Similar File Types
Other related file types include .UTX, .TEQ, and .TXC files, which all have TECkit application support.
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .TEC) 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 .TEC 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 .TEC 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 .TEC 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 .TEC extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .TEC file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .TEC 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 .TEC file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .TEC file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .TEC file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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