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All about RVC Files
The RVC file type is primarily associated with RockWare.
What is an RVC file
RVC files mostly belong to RockWare. Used for geospatial mapping and analysis. Associated with RockWare and RockWorks. Sometimes known as the Golden Software Surfer Grid File. Requires specialized GIS software to open or convert.
This file is a RockWare vector map file.: It stores vector map data that represents geographic or geologic features using points, lines, and polygons.
Key Points as outlined by FilExt.com:
How to Use:
FilExt.com tip: Open the file with RockWare software or another compatible GIS application. For further information, visit RockWare.
How to open RVC files
You need a suitable software like RockWare to open an RVC 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 RVC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a RVC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
Online RVC Text Viewer
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Programs that open and convert RVC files:
- RockWare
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. RVC files are often referred to as RockWare gis because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- TNTmips (Windows Version Project File) by MicroImages, Inc.Applies to the entire TNT product line, including a free viewer. The TNT products support fully integrated GIS, image processing, CAD, TIN, desktop cartography, and geospatial database management. Related links: TNT Product Line
RVC format details:
A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our examination of the RVC files comes to the following conclusion:
RVC is not a common file extension and is mainly used by one program with a specific format. But the following two file formats are common:
- 80% of all RVC files belong to TNTmips Project. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are on average 7 MB in size and range from 450 KB to 100 MB. The file type was used 20 years ago. The keywords RVC Data File are typical for these files. A common filename is CUP97CUB.RVC or PPI_CUP.RVC.
All the rest of the RVC files (20%) have different formats. If you want to find out which format your RVC file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .rvc file to analyze".
Technical Data for RVC File Extension
File classification:
GIS
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Mime type:
an rvc vector map file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with RVC files
- Associate the RVC file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open vector map files. Because only the current version supports the latest RVC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available RockWare update.
- To make sure that your RVC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .RVC file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.