since 2000
Opening a PCS File
The PCS file type is primarily associated with Multiple Applications.
What is a PCS file?
PCS files mostly belong to Multiple Applications. PCS files are used in several distinct ways and do not refer to one single format.
Some applications use them as a part of personnel and record systems while others use them for 3D or graphic data. For example:Personnel Records: In some systems, a PCS file may be a Personnel Certification System file or a US Army personnel file that stores employee or military records. Point Cloud and Statistical Data: Other software (such as those linked to Pro Cycling Manager or Silhouette Studio) uses PCS files to store point cloud information or cycling statistics. In this context the file might be referred to as a PointCloud Library or Point Cloud Data file. More details can be found at Cyanide Studio and Silhouette America. Graphic Drawings: Some programs (like Pro Contractor Studio) may use the PCS extension for drawing data files. Encrypted Archive: There are instances where a PCS file is an encrypted archive built on a ZIP format. These can be opened with archive tools such as WinRAR or 7-Zip. Further information is available at WinRAR. FilExt.com tip: Because the extension is applied in various industries, always check the file header or the application that created it to determine the correct method to open and view your PCS file.
Some applications use them as a part of personnel and record systems while others use them for 3D or graphic data. For example:
How to open a PCS file
You need a suitable software like Multiple Applications to open a PCS 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 PCS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PCS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
Online PCS Text Viewer
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Programs that open and convert PCS files:
- Multiple Applications
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PCS files are often referred to as Multiple Applications data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- Apple Macintosh (PICT File Animation) by Apple Inc.
- KDevelop (Persistent Code Store) by KDevelop TeamKDevelop is a free software integrated development environment for the KDE desktop environment for Unix-like computer operating systems. KDevelop does not include a compiler; instead, it uses an external compiler such as gcc to produce executable code. The KDevelop-Project was founded in 1998 to build up an easy to use IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for KDE. Since then, the KDevelop IDE is publicly available under the GPL and supports many programming languages. Most project dependent configuration is kept in the <project-name>.kdevelop and <project-name>.kdevses files. KDevelop project configuration files rather than in separate files as the other, more global, configuration settings. In short, those files are meant for: <project-name>.kdevelop — global project configuration information.<project-name>.kdevses — configuration information needed to restore the specific behaviours of the running session. Both are XML-coded files. They can be viewed and (cautiously) altered using any text editor. There is a third project dependent configuration file, the <project-name>.kdevelop.pcs Persistent Code Store. This is a binary coded file holding an internal parser cache for the most part in order to speed up the loading sequence of the project. Additionally, this Persistent Code Store keeps information use by the Code Completion facility of KDevelop. The Mime types used with this association are: text/xml. This file format is classified as XML. Related links: Wikipedia KDevelop Page
- Painter4 PICT File
- Pfaff Home Embroidery Format by PfaffThis file contains stitches and is used by Pfaff embroidery machines. Catalog using Designer's Gallery Studio. Edit/convert using Embird Plus. This format is supported by Buzz Tools Plus and BuzzXplore. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 32 03 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 80 00 00 00 FF 00 00 80 80 00 00 FF FF 00 80 00 80 00 FF 00 FF 00 80 00 00 00 FF 00 00 00 00 80 00 00 00 FF, ASCII: 2.............................................. Related links: Designer's Gallery Studio, Pfaff Creative VIP Software, Embird Plus, Buzz Tools Plus, StitchBuddy for Mac OS
- PICS Animation
- PowerPoint (ClipArt Gallery Picture Storage) by Microsoft Corporation
- Ultra Zip Password Cracker (UZPC)
- Yamaha (Piano Combo Style) by Yamaha Corporation of AmericaThis file type is used by the Tyros2 and other high-end Yamaha keyboards. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 4D 54 68 64, ASCII: MThd. This file format is classified as Audio.
PCS file format:
To view or edit PCS files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the PCS files looks like this:
The PCS file extension has no uniform or dominant file format. The two most popular formats are as follows:
- 8% of all PCS files belong to King Of Fighters XIII game data archive. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. PCS files are between 4 MB and 12 MB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as TEXLIST, TEXTURE and qor8. The following filename is common: 00.pcs.
- 6% of all PCS files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "00 16 B7 4E 01 F0 46 65 C5 F7 B3 3A 47 C8 66 3D" at the beginning. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The files are on average 7 MB in size and range from 5 MB to 7 MB. The keywords +m_SF are typical for these files. Files like these are sometimes connected to person-related data.
The remaining 86% of all PCS files are different files with different signatures, often e.g. Pfaff Compatible design card, Microsoft PowerPoint Picture Storage, Yamaha Piano Combo Style, ZIP, Pro, PCS, qyRm, Hansatech, TPCS and ARC. Often described as sample, data, fitszerosuit, embroidery, interiors, savefile, technics, captain, backup, design, cause, notes or user. Just click the "Choose your .pcs file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your PCS file is.
Technical Data for PCS File Extension
File classification:
Data
Related files:
Mime type:
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: MoveMe.Snapshot, FileType: Move Me Snapshot, AppName: Move Me
EXEFile: MoveMe.exe
EXEFile: MoveMe.exe
ProgramID: PCUpgrade.Snapshot, FileType: PCUpgrade Snapshot, AppName: PC Upgrade Commander
ProgramID: MoveMe.Snapshot
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Spearit\Move Me\MoveMe.exe /dde
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Spearit\Move Me\MoveMe.exe /dde
ProgramID: 3DEmbroidery.Document.4
EXEFile: C:\3DEmbroidery\3DEmbroidery.exe %1
EXEFile: C:\3DEmbroidery\3DEmbroidery.exe %1
ProgramID: PCmover.Snapshot
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Laplink\PCmover\PCmover.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Laplink\PCmover\PCmover.exe
ProgramID: EMBIRD.File.pcs
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EMBIRD32\EMBIRD.EXE
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EMBIRD32\EMBIRD.EXE
ProgramID: boardmkr.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\boardmkr\boardmkr.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\boardmkr\boardmkr.exe
a pcs data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with PCS files
- Associate the PCS file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest PCS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Multiple Applications update.
- To make sure that your PCS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .PCS file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.