File Extension Library


.VEC File Extension

  • Developer by: Martin Schweiger
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Text

What are .VEC files and how to open them?

Can't open .VEC file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .VEC file.

What is a .VEC file extension?

.VEC file extension is created by Martin Schweiger. .VEC has been classified as Data Files. The format of .VEC file is Text.

.VEC is Orbiter Vector Map File

File used by Orbiter, a free space flight simulation program; defines a vector map, which is used for displaying space object shapes (e.g., planets); saved in a plain text format and is located in the \Config\...\Data\ directory of the Orbiter installation.

List of all softwares that can open the Orbiter Vector Map File
Windows
Orbiter
File Type 2:

CX-Designer Shape File

Developer by: OMRON Category: Vector Image Files Format: Binary

Vector shape used by CX-Designer, a program used for designing the screen interface for OMRON's Programmable Terminals (PTs); saves a shape that can act as a graphic on the screen.

You can create new shapes through CX-Designer's Library window. Right click any drawn shape or imported image and choose "Register Shape File" to include it as a VEC file in the Library.

NOTE: OMRON PTs are used for controlling machines through a touch screen interface.

List of all softwares that can open the CX-Designer Shape File
Windows
OMRON CX-Designer
File Type 3:

Vectrex Game ROM File

Category: Game Files Format: Binary

A VEC file is a game ROM file used by Vectrex emulators, which can play Vectrex games as if they were run on the original system. It contains a copy of the game data dumped from the original game cartridge.

VEC files are used by a variety of emulators to play older Vectrex games on computers. Some Vectrex emulators that can open VEC files include MESS, Vecx, and OpenEmu.

Vectrex is a video game console originally released in 1982 by General Consumer Electronics and then by Milton Bradley Company from 1983 to 1984. Vectrex game titles include Berzerk, Armor Attack, Scramble, Space Wars, Star Castle, Rip-Off, Web Wars, and Starhawk.

List of all softwares that can open the Vectrex Game ROM File
Windows
MESS
ParaJVE
Mac
OpenEmu
ParaJVE
Vecx
Linux
ParaJVE
File Type 4:

IDRISI Vector File

Developer by: IDRISI Category: GIS Files Format: Text and Binary

GIS file created in IDRISI's vector (VEC) format; used for storing shapes and drawing them as maps or map features; supports points, lines, and polygons and may be stored in an ASCII text format or a binary format.

VEC files should also have an accompanying .DVC file that is required to view the data.

List of all softwares that can open the IDRISI Vector File
Windows
SuperMap Desktop GIS

How to fix problems with .VEC files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .VEC files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .VEC file format
  2. You need to check the .VEC file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)