Opening DCS Files

The DCS file type is primarily associated with DICOM viewer.

DCSFile Extension DCS
 File extension: DCS
File type:  container file

What is a DCS file?

DCS files mostly belong to DICOM viewer. A DCS file can serve different specialized roles depending on its internal format.
  • DICOM Medical Imaging: In many cases, the file uses the DICOM standard. This version stores medical images with embedded metadata needed for detailed diagnostics. It is meant for use with a specialized DICOM viewer.
  • CAD Layout Graphics: Some DCS files contain a CAD layout graphics scheme used for PCB design. They are handled by tools like Mentor Graphics PADS PCB Designer and even by alternate software such as Altium Designer. Additional details can be found on this page.
  • Card Design Archive: Other instances package design data in a ZIP format. These card format files are created by applications like Datacard Group CardWizard and CardExchange Producer. More information is available here.
    • FilExt.com note: The file’s source and context determine which application you should use. A look at the file header with a text editor may reveal clues to its actual structure.

    How can I open a DCS file?

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

    1. DICOM viewer
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DCS files are often referred to as DICOM viewer encodeds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. 1st Reader
    3. AcaStat (DataCalc Data Files) by AcaStat Software
      DataCalc data files are delimited text files but differ from import/export files in that they are configured to store variable labels, value labels, and missing values. This file format is classified as XML.
    4. ACT! (Activity Data File) by Best Software CRM Division
      May be a DOS extension.
    5. Bitmap
      Bitmap graphics (CYMK format) (QuarkXPress) This file format is classified as Graphic.
    6. Color Separated EPS Format
    7. Desktop Color Separation File
    8. Kodak Professional Digital Camera
    9. Quark Desktop Color Separation Specification

    Technical Data for DCS File Extension

    File classification:
    Encoded
    Related files:
    pcb, dsc, dcsmarkup, nef, jpg, eps, xlsx, exe, zip, dos, fol, b1n, dcm, dwg, dxf
    Mime type:
    image/x-raw-kodak

    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: dcsfile, FileType: Database Content Source
    ProgramID: PEX7.Image, AppName: Ulead Photo Explorer
    EXEFile: PEX.EXE
    ProgramID: PEX8.Image
    ProgramID: PV1.Image, AppName: Ulead Instant Viewer
    ProgramID: dcsfile
    EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1
    ProgramID: PEX7.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 7.0\Pex.exe %1
    ProgramID: PictPub.Image.7
    EXEFile: F:\graphics\MICROG~1\PICTUR~1\Pp70.exe %1
    ProgramID: PV1.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 7.0\eViewer.exe %1
    ProgramID: PV8.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0
    ProgramID: PhotoMag.Image.4
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Micrografx\Photo Magic\Magic40.exe %1
    ProgramID: PV8.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic\eViewer.exe %1
    ProgramID: dcsfile
    EXEFile: \system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
    ProgramID: PV85.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE\eViewer.exe
    ProgramID: PV85.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.6\eViewer.exe
    ProgramID: PEX85.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE Basic\PEX.exe
    ProgramID: PV8.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0\eViewer.exe
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    a dcs container file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with DCS files

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