Open data files linux

Open DATA file

There are 8 other file types using
the DATA file extension!

.data — Analysis Studio offline data

.data — Arena Wars game data archive

.data — Adobe Soundbooth data

.data — NASA VIR Validator instruments status

.data — Acronis True Image continuous data protection backup

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DATA file extension — Generally data

What is data file? How to open data files?

File type specification:

File extension data is used for data files at Linux/Unix/macOS (OS X) operating systems. Used by various applications. .data files often contain various data for internal purposes of applications, it cannot be opened.

The default software associated to open data file:

Unix

Company or developer:
The Open Group

A multi-tasking operating system for various platforms, the first version of UNIX was released in 1969. It is developed by AT&T as well as various commercial vendors, universities and non-profit organizations. Traditional Original Unix systems have characteristics of Version 7 Unix or UNIX System V. Unix Specification have Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Solaris, AIX, HP/UX, z/OS etc. Other systems, such as Linux and BSD are called Unix-like or Unix system-like.

Help how to open:

Data files are typically not meant to be opened directly by the user, they contain data for programs.

How to convert:

Some data files may be converted, some may be not. Too many file types share this extension to give an exact answer.

List of recommended software applications associated to the .data file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open data file, edit data file, convert data file, view data file, play data file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org’s database).

Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with data file — Generally data

Click on the software link(s) for more information. Suggested software applications use data file type for internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open data file actions.

Microsoft Windows:

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

macOS
Mac OS X

Linux/Unix:

Main software associated with data file by default:
Unix
Other suggested software:
Linux operating systems

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Как просмотреть содержимое файла .dat в linux

У меня есть файл с расширением .dat, как я могу просмотреть содержимое файла в гекса? Я имею в виду, что если я открою файл, я смогу увидеть содержимое в шестнадцатеричном формате, это можно сделать с помощью редактора vim. Я установил tnef, но когда я пытаюсь открыть этот файл, он говорит: «Кажется, что это не файл TNEF»

6 ответов 6

Во-первых, файл dat может быть чем угодно. Используйте file .dat чтобы найти его. Затем, в зависимости от его типа, используйте конкретное приложение, чтобы открыть его.

file — хорошая команда, чтобы попробовать сначала.

После этого я использую cat -v | less или od -a | less для «читабельного» представления. Проверьте man страницы для od и file .

xxd более современен, чем od , и часто генерирует более красивое представление, но иногда доступен только od .

Конечно, у mc (во многих серьезных дистрибутивах, доступных с базового установочного CD) есть HEX viewer. Доступ к режиму просмотра идентификатора можно получить с помощью F4.

это можно сделать с помощью редактора vim [?].

Итак, как обычно, откройте файл в vi, нажмите escape и введите :%!xxd для перехода в шестнадцатеричный режим

И когда вы закончите, нажмите [escape] еще раз и наберите :%!xxd -r для выхода из шестнадцатеричного режима.

Хорошо, так что это не то, чтобы на самом деле переключаться в «шестнадцатеричный режим» vi; Ви не имеет. То, что на самом деле делает выше, — это поток буфера vi через внешнюю программу ‘xxd’.

Попробуйте добавить следующее в /etc/vim/vimrc.local , и вы получите сочетания клавиш для переключения вперед и назад (F8 и F7).

" Switch to hex-editor` noremap :%!xxd " Switch back noremap :%!xxd -r

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How to view the contents of .dat file in linux

I have a file with .dat extension how can i view the contents of the file in hexa ? mean if i open the file i should be able to see the contents in hex format, can this be done using vim editor. I have installed tnef but when i try opening this dat file it says «Seems not to be a TNEF file»

That depends on what the file is. .dat is such a generic extension that it could be anything. Where did you get the file from? What type of data do you expect to be contained in the file?

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Firstly, the dat file can be anything.

Use file .dat to find what it is. Then depending out its type, use specific application to open it.

Some common Linux utilities for viewing hex dumps are:

file is a good command to try first.

After that, I use cat -v | less or od -a | less for a «readable» view. Check the man pages for od and file .

xxd is more modern than od , and often generates a prettier view, but sometimes only od is available.

Of course mc (in many serious distros available from basic install CD) has HEX viewer. It can be accessed id view mode by F4

can this be done using vim editor[?].

So, open a file in vi as usual, hit escape and type: :%!xxd to switch into hex mode

And when your [sic] done hit escape again and type: :%!xxd -r to exit from hex mode.

Okay, so this isn’t actaully switching to vi’s ‘hex mode’; vi doesn’t have one. What the above actually does is to stream vi’s buffer through the external program ‘xxd’.

Try adding the following to /etc/vim/vimrc.local , and you’ll get keyboard shortcuts for switching back and forth (F8 and F7).

" Switch to hex-editor` noremap :%!xxd " Switch back noremap :%!xxd -r

There is also a Vim tip on this subject.

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Thread: open .dat file

A Carafe of Ubuntu

open .dat file

hi
I had a google on this but could not find an answer
I want to open a .dat file (just a data file for simple text editing not video)
what do I need in order to do this?
is there a piece of software that can do this?
thanks in advance

Frothy Coffee!

Re: open .dat file

You might have to install windows in a virtual machine and edit the file there, it might also be possible through wine. I’m not very familiar with .dat, sorry.

You can download the latest version of Wine from here: http://www.winehq.org/download
(The Ubuntu .deb file)

And you can get virtualbox by typing in a terminal:

sudo apt-get install virtualbox-ose

Or visit the virtualbox website and download the binary from there.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

A Carafe of Ubuntu

Re: open .dat file

Thanks for the help but unfortunately I already have a windows xp partition but the cd on my laptop is broken so there is no way I can use virtual box
The xp partition is a japanese version so doing most things on it, unless very simple, are almost impossible (my japanese is limited)
any other ideas
I was running wine too but it won`t open this file

Frothy Coffee!

Re: open .dat file

Wine is a tool for loading up Windows programs. So you would need to try installing a windows program for opening/editing .dat files in Wine.

Also, I’m not 100% sure about the contents of a .dat file but I did some quick research and learned that they’re a type of text file. So you might be able to open it up in most text editors. Try opening it in gedit on Ubuntu. (Gedit is the default text editor in Ubuntu). You could also try opening it up in Notepad or Wordpad in Wine.

I haven’t got wine installed but if I remember correctly it comes with Notepad or Wordpad installed.

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