.JOB File Extension

JOB files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: MetaCAM Nest Job File

MetaCAM software associated job file extension. The .job file stores data. The file has picture or screenshot. MetaCAM is software for Microsoft Windows. MetaCAM developed by Metamation, Inc. It is fo...

General Information

Title .JOB File Extension
Extension .job
Full Form MetaCAM Nest Job File
File Type Data File
Developer Metamation Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store nesting jobs
Additional Functions Save parameters, Include part data
Features Stores geometry, material info

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Metal Fabrication Yes
Manufacturing Yes
CNC Programming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Version Version info by Metamation

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dxf, .dwg, .nc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MetaCAM Paid Windows

Type 2: Windows Task Scheduler Job File

Windows Task Scheduler is a program used to schedule automated tasks. It stores these tasks in .job files. These files contain the name, triggers, actions, and conditions for each task. .job files are...

General Information

Title JOB File Extension
Extension .job
Full Form Windows Task Scheduler Job File
File Type Binary File
Developer Microsoft Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store scheduled tasks
Additional Functions Automation, Script execution
Features Time triggers, Event triggers

File Characteristics

Quality Binary structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Through software

Use Cases

Task Scheduling Yes
System Maintenance Yes
Application Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized tasks
Best Practices Regular review, Secure permissions

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows NT 4.0
Latest Relevant OS Windows 10

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml (Task Scheduler 2.0 format)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Task Scheduler Included with OS Windows
SCHTASKS Command Included with OS Windows