File extension LIN
| File type | AutoCAD Linetype Definition |
| Developer | Autodesk |
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What is a LIN file?
LIN is a ASCII text document used by CAD application. LIN files store line definitions for vector objects used by AutoCAD applications developed by Autodesk. LIN file is an example of shape object data saved in text format.
New line definitions can be added to existing LIN files easily by editing the file using any text editor. LIN file structure and specification documentation along with examples can be found in AutoCAD database.
Program(s) that can open the .LIN file
Windows
How to open LIN files
If you cannot open the LIN 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 LIN 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 LIN file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the LIN format files
The inability to open and operate the LIN 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 AutoCAD Linetype Definition file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a LIN file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the LIN file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the LIN from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the LIN format
- The LIN 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 LIN file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a LIN file are out of date.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 LIN file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the LIN file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the LIN 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.LIN) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected LIN 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 LIN 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. LIN) 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.