.BNS File Extension

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

Type 1: Portal Bonus Map Script

A BNS file stores game script for the Portal first person puzzle-solving game developed by Valve. It is created with a Portal Map. This map file is stored as .bsp. The BNS file contains the map name, ...

General Information

Title BNS File Extension
Extension .bns
Full Form Portal Bonus Map Script
File Type Game Script File
Developer Valve Corporation
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store maps, scripts
Additional Functions Define parameters
Features Text-based, Readable

File Characteristics

Quality Text readability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Map Scripting Yes
Game Customization Yes
Level Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validate syntax, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Associated Game Portal
File Usage Since 2007

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vmf, .bsp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Portal Game Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
Notepad++ Free Windows
Valve Hammer Editor Free Windows

Type 2: Compiled Rabbit Network Script

The compiled versions are saved as BNS files. BNS files are not opened. To compile a NET file to a BNS file, the NetC utility is used. A BNS file extension may be related to Brave New Software. The so...

General Information

Title BNS File Extension
Extension .bns
Full Form Compiled Rabbit Network Script
File Type Network Script Binary
Developer Digi International
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Network communication
Additional Functions Device configuration
Features Pre-compiled, Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Embedded Systems Yes
Industrial Control Yes
Automation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code exploitation
Best Practices Firmware updates, Secure deployment

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bas, .rps, .rcp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Rabbit System Software Licensed N/A
Dynamic C Licensed Windows