LIN files: what are they and how do I open them?
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.lin file type #1: AutoCAD linetype definition
Files with lin file extension can mostly be found as linetypes (linestyle definitions) for AutoCAD.
Further details:
The lin file extension is mostly related to Autodesk AutoCAD, a CAD software for Windows and Apple Mac.
These files contain linetype definitions of 3D objects in a text format. You can import additional linetypes to your drawings.
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AutoCAD
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AutoCAD for Mac
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.lin file type #2: ArcView ARC/INFO lineset symbol
Files with lin file extension might also be found as lineset symbol data files for ArcView program.
Further details:
The lin file extension is used by ArcView for files that contain ARC/INFO lineset symbols data files.
One of the default file types used by the program. No further information could be found.
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ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
A GIS application used to work with geographic data
.lin file type #3: Bridge Base file
Files with lin suffix can be also found as special game data files for Bridge Base computer variant of Bridge card game.
Further details:
File extension lin is also used for some sort of game files for computer version of the popular Bridge game.
These files are used to review play and review bridge hands which uses in game. Basic text file (NetBridgeVue.exe).
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NotePad++ text editor
A free source code and text editor for Windows
.lin file type #4: Incremental linking file
LIN file suffix is also associated with OpenOffice.org as an incremental linking file - no more specs.
Further details:
LIN file suffix is also associated with OpenOffice.org. Incremental linking file. LIN files are used in the programming of OpenOffice.org and its source code files. There is no more information available for this entry.
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.lin file type #5: VAX program listing
Files with lin file extension could also be found on VAX platform. Program listing file.
Further details:
The lin file extension was also used by VAX.
"VAX" was originally an acronym for Virtual Address eXtension, both because the VAX was seen as a 32-bit extension of the older 16-bit PDP-11 and because it was (after Prime Computer) an early adopter of virtual memory to manage this larger address space.
The lin file contains program listing.
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