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DMS files: what are they and how do I open them?

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.dms file type #1: Compressed archive for Amiga

Old archiving format for Amiga called Disk Masher System can be recognized by the dms file extension.

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DMS file is a compressed archive file format used by Amiga computers. DMS stands for "Disk Masher System", a popular software program on the Amiga during the 1990s.

It was primarily used to compress and archive floppy disk data. The DMS format allows for the compression of an entire disk's data into a single file, which can then be transferred or stored more easily.

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.dms file type #2: BYOND script

Files with dms file extension might also be found as scripts from BYOND gaming platform.

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The dms file extension is also related to BYOND and used for its default scipt files.

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.dms file type #3: Dream Maker script file

Files with dms extension are associated with a script files running by Dream Seeker software.

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The dms extension file is a script file (i.e. "connect.dms") which is running by Dream Seeker - a client for playing online games. It is created by Dream Maker, part of the BYOND (Build Your Own Net Dream) suite or programs.

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.dms file type #4: Workflow imaging data file requirement

The old Exigen software also utilized files with a dms extension for workflow imaging data.

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DMS files were also used in the no longer available Exigen Workflow software. 

This can include scanned documents, photographs, and other types of digital media. The DMS file format allows for efficient storage, retrieval, and management of digital data within the Exigen Workflow Imaging system. DMS stands for Document Management System.

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What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.dms" has the file extension "dms". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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