Tips to open NGC file
Can't open the NGC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NGC files as well as a list of programs that support NGC files.
NGC file extension
| File Name |
Xilinx Generated Netlist Format |
| File Developer |
Xilinx |
| File Category |
CAD Files |
The NGC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NGC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NGC file on each system platform.
What is NGC file?
The NGC file has been categorized as CAD Files. The author of this format is Xilinx. Additionally, the CAD Files category contains 158 of other files. Xilinx Generated Netlist Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use ISE Design Suite to handle this file. This is a program created by Xilinx, Inc..
How to open NGC file?
An often recurring problem with Xilinx Generated Netlist Format is that NGC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open NGC, 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 NGC 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 ISE Design Suite
The first step is to check if the computer has the ISE Design Suite program installed. This can be achieved by typing ISE Design Suite into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NGC files.
Programs to open NGC file
Remember to download programs supporting NGC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ISE Design Suite with NGC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NGC file to open in the ISE Design Suite application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ISE Design Suite application as the default for handling the NGC file.
Step 3. Update ISE Design Suite to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ISE Design Suite program, it is possible that Xilinx Generated Netlist Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Xilinx, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NGC file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The NGC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the NGC file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NGC file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NGC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of NGC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NGC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Xilinx help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NGC 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the NGC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NGC file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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