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LIN

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AutoCAD linetype definition

File type: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Files with lin file extension can mostly be found as linetypes (linestyle definitions) for AutoCAD.

Found 7 different file type records with the same lin filename suffix.

What is lin file?

File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Date updated: June 21, 2025

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.

How to open lin file?

You can import linetype defintions to AutoCAD and possibly other CAD programs that support this file type.

How to convert lin file?

A conversion of this file type is unlikely.

Suggested software to open lin file:

Associated software actions with the lin file

Software apps that import lin files:

Microsoft Windows

Apple macOS / Mac OS X

ArcView ARC/INFO lineset symbol

File type category:
Various data file

Date updated: September 16, 2019

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.

How to open lin file?

Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.

How to convert lin file?

Probably cannot be converted to anything else.

Suggested software to open lin file:

Associated software actions with the lin file

Software applications that handle other tasks involving lin files:

Bridge Base file

File type category:
Text file

Date updated: November 7, 2024

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).

How to open lin file?

Use Notepad++ or any other text editor to view content of Bridge base files.

How to convert lin file?

The lin file is stored in simple text format, rename .lin to .txt file extension and open it in text editor and save in other text file format.

Associated software actions with the lin file

Software applications that can open lin files:

Microsoft Windows

Software applications that can edit lin files:

Microsoft Windows

Software capable of saving lin files:

Microsoft Windows

Incremental linking file

File type category:
Miscellaneous file

Date updated: March 24, 2023

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.

Medlin Payroll Software current period invoice detail

File type category:
Accounting, financial and tax file

Date updated: October 29, 2010

The LIN file extension is associated with Payroll Software, an accounting & finance software, developed by Medlin Accounting.

The .lin files are used for current period invoice details.

Suggested software to open lin file:

Associated software actions with the lin file

Software applications that handle other tasks involving lin files:

Microsoft Windows

Opton scanner file

File type category:
Graphics file

Date updated: January 26, 2012

The LIN file extension is related to files created by some Opton scanners. probably old and no longer used format.

How to open lin file?

Rapidform Free Viewer can open *.lin files.

Associated software actions with the lin file

Programs for viewing lin files:

VAX program listing

File type category:
Various data file

Date updated: August 7, 2019

Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.

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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