File extension GCODE
| File type | G-code Source |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a GCODE file?
GCODE files contain commands for 3D printing devices. GCODE files store commands written in G-Code programming language. GCODE files store information in plain text and require no compilation. Most 3D printers currently available on market supports GCODE files format.
GCODE data is automatically generated by external software, for example, Simplify3D, a software tool used to translate CAD 3D files to formats supported by target printing devices.
Program(s) that can open the .GCODE file
Windows
How to open GCODE files
If you cannot open the GCODE file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports GCODE among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the GCODE file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the GCODE format files
The inability to open and operate the GCODE file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the G-code Source file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a GCODE file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the GCODE file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the GCODE from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the GCODE format
- The GCODE file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the GCODE file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a GCODE file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the GCODE file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the GCODE file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the GCODE file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.GCODE) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected GCODE file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the GCODE file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. GCODE) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.