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Basic information about SCF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SCF（*.SCF or *.scf）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SCF file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the SCF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SCF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SCF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SCF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SCF file?
  • How to open a SCF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SCF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SCF file?
  • How to convert SCF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SCF file format?


1.Detail information about SCF file extension: Windows Explorer Command

File type Windows Explorer Command Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCF file is a Windows Explorer Command. Command used by Windows Explorer; for example, to move up or down a directory or show the Desktop; run via Internet Explorer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCF files

Windows		 SCF Editor
Microsoft Windows


2.Detail information about SCF file extension: DNA Sequence Chromatogram File

File type DNA Sequence Chromatogram File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCF file is a DNA Sequence Chromatogram File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCF files

Windows		 GSL Biotech SnapGene
Heracle BioSoft DNA Baser
Technelysium Chromas
DNASTAR Lasergene
Genome Compiler

macOS
 GSL Biotech SnapGene
4Peaks
Genome Compiler

Linux		 EMBOSS abiview


3.Detail information about SCF file extension: SimTown Sounds File

File type SimTown Sounds File Category Game Files
Developer Maxis Software File format N/A
Description SCF file is a SimTown Sounds File developed by Maxis Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCF files

Windows		 Maxis SimTown

macOS
 Maxis SimTown


4.Detail information about SCF file extension: Lotus Symphony Spelling Checker Configuration File

File type Lotus Symphony Spelling Checker Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCF file is a Lotus Symphony Spelling Checker Configuration File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCF files



How to convert SCF files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for SCF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SCF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SCF to FASTA


How to convert another files to SCF file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to SCF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SCF conversion, you may use the option.

FASTA to SCF SEQ to SCF


Can't open a SCF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SCF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SCF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SCF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SCF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SCF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SCF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SCF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SCF file is damaged.
  • Whether the SCF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SCF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SCF file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SCF file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SCF file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SCF file.

If the SCF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.