Tips to open NCI file
Can't open the NCI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NCI files as well as a list of programs that support NCI files.
NCI file extension
| File Name |
Mastercam Toolpath |
| File Developer |
CNC Software, Inc. |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The NCI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NCI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NCI file on each system platform.
What is NCI file?
The file in the NCI format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. It was designed by CNC Software, Inc.. In addition to this file, the 3D Image Files category includes 622 related files. Mastercam Toolpath appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Mastercam. This was created by CNC Software, Inc..
How to open NCI file?
The most common problem when using Mastercam Toolpath is that a specific NCI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open NCI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NCI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Mastercam
The first step is to check if the computer has the Mastercam program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Mastercam in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support NCI files.
Programs to open NCI file
Remember to download programs supporting NCI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Mastercam with NCI files
If, despite the installed application, the NCI file does not start in the Mastercam application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the NCI file with the Mastercam program.
Step 3. Update Mastercam to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Mastercam program, it is possible that Mastercam Toolpath requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the CNC Software, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NCI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the NCI file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NCI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected NCI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NCI file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular NCI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use CNC Software, Inc. help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NCI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move NCI to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NCI file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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