SCF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Shell Command File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Execute commands |
| Additional Functions |
Automate tasks, Modify settings |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Simple text |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Quick Access |
Yes |
| System Administration |
Yes |
| Task Automation |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Malicious commands |
| Best Practices |
Validate source, Limit use |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.bat, .cmd, .exe |
Type 2: DNA Sequence Chromatogram File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store DNA sequence data |
| Additional Functions |
Contain electropherogram |
| Features |
Base calling, Quality scores |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High-resolution |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Genetic Research |
Yes |
| Forensics |
Yes |
| Bioinformatics |
Yes |
| Education |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low risk |
| Best Practices |
Data verification, Backup |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.ab1, .seq, .fasta, .fastq |
Type 3: SimTown Sounds File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store audio |
| Additional Functions |
Game sounds |
| Features |
Game specific |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Low, Mid-quality |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
No |
Use Cases
| In-Game Audio |
Yes |
| Modding |
Possible |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low |
| Best Practices |
Regular backups, Scan for viruses |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.wav, .mid |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 SimTown |
Commercial |
Windows, Mac |
Windows Explorer