.CIF Estensione file
Easy CD Creator Disk Image
| Sviluppatore | Corel |
| Popolarità |
3.8 | 18 Voti |
Che cos'è un file CIF?
A CIF file is a disc image format used by Roxio's Easy CD Creator (now known as Roxio Creator) to store an exact copy of a CD. It contains the full disk structure, including files, directories, and system information, and can be mounted to appear like a physical CD in a computer's file management system. CIF files let users create backup copies of CDs and share data without physical media.
Maggiori informazioni
CIF files are typically found on systems with Roxio Creator installed, primarily for users who frequently manage or duplicate CDs. To create a CIF file, users typically exported a CD's contents using Easy CD Creator.
NOTA: Easy CD Creator was a popular tool for creating and managing disk images, but the CIF format is now considered deprecated, as newer and more versatile formats like .ISO have become more prevalent.
Come aprire un file CIF
You can open CIF files with Roxio Creator, Smart Projects IsoBuster, and EZB Systems UltraISO. MagicISO also supports CIF files, but the program is no longer developed.
Come convertire un file CIF
You can convert CIF files with various disk utilities, such as Smart Projects IsoBuster and EZB Systems UltraISO. For example, you can convert a CIF file to an .ISO file with IsoBuster.
Programmi che aprono i file CIF
Crystallographic Information File
| Sviluppatore | International Union of Crystallography |
| Popolarità |
3.8 | 10 Voti |
A CIF file is a crystallographic data exchange format that contains various information on the creation of the CIF, atom properties, cell parameters, database management details, and structure refinement parameters. It stores data organized into categories, such as _audit_, _atom_, _cell_, _database_, and _refine_. Scientists and researchers utilize CIF files for the archiving and distribution of crystallographic information.
Maggiori informazioni
The International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) developed the CIF format and adopted it as a standard in 1990. It is widely used for reporting crystal structure determinations in scientific research.
Crystallographers typically create and export CIF files using crystallography software in laboratories and academic settings to ensure accurate data exchange and consistent formatting. The structured nature of CIF files supports easy data sharing and integration with scientific databases and analysis tools. Additionally, CIF formats have evolved to support new data categories and reflect advances in crystallographic research.
Come aprire un file CIF
You can open CIF files using various applications, including Jmol, Schrödinger PyMOL, and UCSF ChimeraX. Additionally, you can open CIF files with the SolidState3D CIF Viewer web app.
Since CIF files store plain text, you can also open them with a text editor, such as Microsoft Notepad or Apple TextEdit. However, opening CIF files with a text editor will not appear the same as opening them with an app that can natively open them.