Opening a COD File

The COD file type is primarily associated with Cockatrice.

CODFile Extension COD
File extension: COD
File type:  deck

What is a COD file?

COD files mostly belong to Cockatrice by Cockatrice Developers. COD is the filename extension of an XML-encoded deck used in Cockatrice card game client. Another type of COD file contains an encrypted document created by Atlantis word processor. SWAT land management practices impact assessment program uses a COD file to save its input control data. COD is also the filename extension of an executable program compiled in using C, Fortran, Java, and dBASE environments. Compilers bundled with GCC and Visual Studio can run COD files for Fortran and C programs respectively. The Application Generator feature in p;dBASE saves an application template in a COD file.

How can I open a COD file?

You need a suitable software like Cockatrice to open a COD 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 COD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a COD 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 COD files:

  1. Cockatrice by Cockatrice Developers
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. COD files are often referred to as Cockatrice simple text files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. 7-zip (compressed data) by Igor Pavlov
    7-zip is a cross-platform data compression and encryption program. It can open and unpack a COD file saved in ZIP archive compression format. This file format is classified as Compressed.
  3. AGENT (character set code) by Forté
    AGENT is a news aggregator/reader and email management application for Windows desktop. It saves its character map (character set code) in a COD file. This file format is classified as Settings.
  4. Atlantis (encrypted document) by The Atlantis Team
    Atlantis is a fully portable word processor for creating e-books and editable documents in various formats. It saves an encrypted document in a COD file. This file format is classified as Encoded.
  5. Blackberry Desktop (application) by Blackberry
    Blackberry Desktop is a discontinued application for synchronizing media, settings, and emails between PCs and BlackBerry smartphones. It can install COD files containing an applications onto BlackBerry smartphones. This file format is classified as Executable.
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  7. dBASE (application template) by dBASE
    dBASE is a database management system and a programming language. Its Application Generator uses an application source code template saved in a COD file. This file format is classified as Developer.
  8. Forecast Plus (data) by Walonick Associates
    Forecast Plus is an obsolete data forecasting package which provides 13 forecasting options. Some of its data is saved in a COD file. This file format is classified as Data.
  9. GCC (compiled code) by GCC Team
    GCC is a compiler software suite for various languages including C and Fortran. It saves compiled C and Fortran code in a COD file. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Fortran
  10. Multiplan (data) by Microsoft
    Multiplan is a discontinued spreadsheet program for MS-DOS, Apple II, C64, and UNIX platforms. It used data saved in a COD file. This file format is classified as Data.
  11. SuperSurvey (data) by SuperSurvey Team
    SuperSurvey (previously StatPac Gold) is a web application used for online survey. StatPac Gold, a discontinued version of SuperSurvey saved data in a COD file. This file format is classified as Data.
  12. SWAT (input control) by GSWRL
    SWAT (short for Soil & Water Assessment Tool) is a Windows application for accessing the effects of land management practices on large watersheds. It saves input control for a river basin scale model in a COD file. This file format is classified as Data.
  13. UUPC/Extended (code definition table) by UUPC/Extended Developers
    UUPC/Extended is a DOS and Windows version of the UNIX-to-UNIX Copy (UUPC) peer-to-peer networking application. It saves its code definition table in a COD file. This file format is classified as Data.
  14. Visual Studio (compiled code) by Microsoft
    Visual Studio is an integrated development environment with C and C++ support. Its associated C compiler saves compiled code in a COD file. This file format is classified as Developer.

COD file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below you will find our evaluation of the COD files:

The COD file extension is rather rarely used and includes different formats for different programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

The remaining 71% of all COD files are different files with different signatures, frequently e.g. Lightning Strike bitmap, XML and ZIP. These files are often connected to facebook. You can get all the details of your COD file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .cod file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for COD File Extension

File classification:
Simple text file
Related files:
code, cdu3, jad, rem, mcs, err, rar, exe, xml, txt, bcf, jsonc

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: codfile, FileType: C/C++ Code Listing, AppName: Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002
EXEFile: devenv.exe

ProgramID: codfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: VisualStudio.cod.7.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: VisualStudio.cod.7.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: VisualStudio.cod.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde %1

ProgramID: Atlantis.EncryptedDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Atlantis\Atlantis.exe %1

ProgramID: VCExpress.cod.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe /dde %1

ProgramID: VCExpress.cod.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe /dde

ProgramID: ConferenceLink
EXEFile: rundll32.exe msconf.dll,OpenConfLink

ProgramID: RIMSigTool
EXEFile: javaw.exe -jar %ProgramFiles%\Research In Motion\BlackBerry JDE 4.1.0\bin\SignatureTool.jar

ProgramID: VisualStudio.cod.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe

ProgramID: VCExpress.cod.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe


a cod deck is a special file format by Cockatrice Developers and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with COD files

  • Associate the COD file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open decks. Because only the current version supports the latest COD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Cockatrice Developers manufacturer website after an available Cockatrice update.
  • To make sure that your COD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .COD file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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