CON files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Battlefield 1942 Configuration File
A .con file contains configuration information used by the game Battlefield 1942. There are files defining bot actions, weapons damage, animations, sound levels, or other characteristics. Con files ar...
General Information
| Title | CON File Extension |
| Extension | .con |
| Full Form | Battlefield 1942 Configuration File |
| File Type | Game Configuration File |
| Developer | DICE |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configurations |
| Additional Functions | Scripting game behavior |
| Features | Text-based, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly specific |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Configuration | Yes |
| Mod Development | Yes |
| Server Settings | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Backup, Validate |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2002 |
| Latest Version | Battlefield 1942 1.6.19 (2004) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cfg, .ini, .txt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Battlefield 1942 |
Paid | Windows |
| Text Editors |
Free | Windows |
Type 2: Concept Application Source File
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General Information
| Title | CON File Extension |
| Extension | .con |
| Full Form | Concept Application Source File |
| File Type | Configuration File, Source Code File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configuration |
| Additional Functions | Define parameters, Initialize software |
| Features | Text-based, Human-readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text format |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Configuration | Yes |
| Application Development | Yes |
| Project Settings | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Config manipulation |
| Best Practices | Validation, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cfg, .conf, .ini |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Rational Rose |
Commercial | Windows |
| Various Editors |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: COW System Settings File
General Information
| Title | .CON File Extension |
| Extension | .con |
| Full Form | COW System Settings File |
| File Type | Settings File |
| Developer | [Not Specified] |
| MIME Type | [Not Specified] |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configuration |
| Additional Functions | Define parameters |
| Features | Text-based, Readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Plain text |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Configuration | Yes |
| Software Setup | Yes |
| Parameter Definition | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Backup, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | [Unknown] |
| Latest Version | [Not Applicable] |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cfg, .ini, .conf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| COW software |
[Unknown] | [Varies] |