SSC files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: StepMania Song File
Song file used by StepMania, dance and rhythm game. Contains song title, artist, genre. References music and image files. Used for pump, dance, beat, guitar songs. Lines start with "#". Tags include T...
General Information
| Title | SSC File Extension |
| Extension | .ssc |
| Full Form | StepMania Song File |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | StepMania |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store song data |
| Additional Functions | Sync music, Choreograph steps |
| Features | Text-based, Simfile format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on creation |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Rhythm Gaming | Yes |
| Custom Content | Yes |
| Dance Practice | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Verify source, Safe editing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000s |
| Latest Version | StepMania 5.1 beta 2 (2018) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sm, .dwi, .osu |
Type 2: Stellarium Script
General Information
| Title | SSC File Extension |
| Extension | .ssc |
| Full Form | Stellarium Script File |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | Stellarium Project |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Run scripts |
| Additional Functions | Automate tasks, Control software |
| Features | Script-based, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Astronomy Education | Yes |
| Planetarium Projections | Yes |
| Sky Simulations | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Validate script, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | Aligned with Stellarium |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .stelmodule, .json, .ini |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Stellarium |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: Celestia Solar System Catalog File
We have free online .SSC apps. They allow to view, edit, convert from to SSC, merge, split and compare SSC files without installing anything. .SSC file is a Celestia Solar System Catalog File. It ha...
General Information
| Title | SSC File Extension |
| Extension | .ssc |
| Full Form | Celestia Solar System Catalog File |
| File Type | Text-based Data File |
| Developer | Celestia Development Team |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define celestial objects |
| Additional Functions | Store orbits, textures |
| Features | Editable, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly detailed |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Astronomy Education | Yes |
| Space Simulation | Yes |
| Amateur Astronomy | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Verify source, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2001 |
| Latest Version | As of Celestia 1.6.1 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .stc, .dsc, .celx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Celestia |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 4: SourceSafe Status File
SSC files are Visual SourceSafe Status Files. Microsoft Visual SourceSafe permits organizations to work on project versions together. SSC files store data on files and folders in the SourceSafe databa...
General Information
| Title | .SSC File Extension |
| Extension | .ssc |
| Full Form | SourceSafe Status File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store status |
| Additional Functions | Track changes, User information |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with caution |
Use Cases
| Version Control | Yes |
| Project Tracking | Yes |
| Collaboration | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1994 |
| Latest Version | Visual SourceSafe 2005 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ini, .vss, .vspscc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual SourceSafe |
Paid | Windows |