All about NCF Files

The NCF file type is primarily associated with Notes.

NCF	File extension: NCF
	File type:	internal clipboard

What is an NCF file?

NCF files mostly belong to Notes by HCL. An NCF file is a cache of game data which Steam game manager uses to save the cache and configuration of a game. Another type of NCF file contains the internal clipboard of Notes email, calendar, microblogging, and contact management software. NCF is also the filename extension of a ZIP-compressed device driver for Linux. InMAP, a program for modeling/estimating the effect of air pollutant emissions on humans saves models in NCF files. System Center enterprise system management software uses an NCF file to save network configuration. Some applications use NCF filename extension to save SQLite database files.

How to open an NCF file

You need a suitable software like Notes to open an NCF file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your NCF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a NCF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert NCF files:

Notes by HCL
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. NCF files are often referred to as Notes data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
GibbsCAM (CNC program listing) by Gibbs and Associates
GibbsCAM is a discontinued computer-aided design and manufacturing software. It uses an NCF file to save a CNC program listing. This file format is classified as CAD.
InMAP (model) by InMAP Developers
InMAP is a cross-platform program used to model and estimate the impact of air pollutant emissions on human health. It uses models saved in an NCF file. This file format is classified as Developer.
Linux (device driver package) by Linux Foundation
Linux is a free and open source operating system for desktop, IoT, and server platforms. Some versions use drivers saved in an NCF file. This file format is classified as System.
Netware (command) by Novell
Netware is a discontinued network operating system for older operating systems. Commands used by Netware are saved in an NCF file. This file format is classified as Executable.
Nick-O-Matic Design Factory (project) by Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited
Nick-O-Matic Design Factory is a discontinued arts and crafts computer game. A project created in this game is saved in an NCF file. This file format is classified as Game.
SQLite (database) by SQLite Consortium
SQLite is a cross-platform embedded database management system available as a C language library. It can access an NCF file containing a database saved in its native database format. This file format is classified as Database.
Steam (game cache/configuration) by Valve
Steam is a video game management software for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. It uses an NCF file to save the cache and configuration of some video games. This file format is classified as Game.
System Center (network configuration) by Microsoft
System Center is a software suite for managing multiple system operations in an organization. It uses an NCF file to save its network configuration. This file format is classified as Settings.

NCF file format:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our examination of the NCF files comes to the following conclusion:

The NCF file type includes different formats for the applicable programs. The following file formats are most commonly found in NCF files:

25% of all NCF files use ZIP compression, the NCF file contains a number of compressed files. 3 to 17 compressed files are common. File names are e.g. SITE. A little tip: If you rename the file extension to .zip and then double-click, you will see the included files and images. The file size is in the range of 11 KB to 350 KB. The keywords SITE are typical for these files. The file name X3fw.ncf is typical for these files. Such NCF files store data about centre and node.
10% of all NCF files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "% O" at the beginning. The content consists of readable text data, which can be read using a text editor. The files are 500 bytes to 18 KB in size, with a median of 2 KB. The keywords NCF, PST, ABSOLUTE, FORMAT, OUTPUT and TOOL are typical for these files.

All the rest of the NCF files (65%) have different formats, the following 8 formats exist: DOC, SQL, Java and CDF. Files like these are sometimes linked to data, notes, railworks, isrm, content, panel or area. If you want to find out which format your NCF file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .ncf file to analyze".

Technical Data for NCF File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

nfc, nc, vnc, pcf, zip, pcm, vcf, pdf, zlib, id, ntf, sdoc

Related links:

IBM Lotus Notes Wikipedia Page

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: NickPrint.Project
EXEFile: C:\Mattel Media\Nick-O-Matic Design Factory 1.0\NPRINT.EXE %1

an ncf internal clipboard is a special file format by HCL and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NCF files

Associate the NCF file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open internal clipboards. Because only the current version supports the latest NCF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the HCL manufacturer website after an available Notes update.
To make sure that your NCF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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