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Opening a POC File
The POC file type is primarily associated with Print Shop.
What is a POC file?
POC files mostly belong to Print Shop. Your POC file can belong to two distinct formats based on its origin.
Desktop Publishing Format:
This type is known as a PageOut Composer file and is used in page layout applications. It is common in programs like Print Shop and arises from templates originally designed for ClarisWorks/AppleWorks. These files store design elements—images, text, and graphics—for printing purposes. For more details on this use, visit Broderbund.
Molecular Data Format:
Alternatively, a POC file might be a Protein Data Bank file that holds protein contact map data. This format is used in molecular visualization tools such as PyMOL (and sometimes by KiNG) to analyze protein structures. More information is available at PyMOL.
Check the source of your file to decide which software to use. If it comes from design work, use desktop publishing software. If it originates from scientific or research work, try a molecular visualization tool.
Desktop Publishing Format:
This type is known as a PageOut Composer file and is used in page layout applications. It is common in programs like Print Shop and arises from templates originally designed for ClarisWorks/AppleWorks. These files store design elements—images, text, and graphics—for printing purposes. For more details on this use, visit Broderbund.
Molecular Data Format:
Alternatively, a POC file might be a Protein Data Bank file that holds protein contact map data. This format is used in molecular visualization tools such as PyMOL (and sometimes by KiNG) to analyze protein structures. More information is available at PyMOL.
How can I open a POC file?
You need a suitable software like Print Shop to open a POC 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 POC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a POC 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 POC files:
- Print Shop
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. POC files are often referred to as Print Shop page layouts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- PocoMail (Script) by Poco Systems, Inc.
Technical Data for POC File Extension
File classification:
Page Layout
a poc layout file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with POC files
- Associate the POC file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open layout files. Because only the current version supports the latest POC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Print Shop update.
- To make sure that your POC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .POC file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.