.VCT File Extension

VCT files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: IDRISI Vector Image

Here are two versions of the text with sentences shortened, order changed to improve flow, and unnecessary parts removed: Version 1 (sentences between 6-12 words): The VCT file stores vector data for...

General Information

Title VCT File Extension
Extension .vct
Full Form IDRISI Vector Image
File Type Vector Image File
Developer Clark Labs
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store vector data
Additional Functions Spatial analysis, Map creation
Features Geospatial information, Attribute data

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Geographic Analysis Yes
Environmental Modeling Yes
Urban Planning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Data verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version TerrSet 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vec, .shp, .mif

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IDRISI TerrSet Paid, Education discount Windows
IDRISI Selva Discontinued Windows

Type 2: Visual Class Library Memo

Files stored as .vct are visual class library memos. They are text files with details relevant to Microsoft Visual FoxPro projects, stored as .vcx (FoxPro visual class library files). When accessing V...

General Information

Title VCT File Extension
Extension .vct
Full Form Visual Class Library Memo
File Type Memo File
Developer N/A
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store memo
Additional Functions Support development
Features Text-based, Development support

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Database Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Associated with Visual FoxPro 9.0

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vcx, .scx, .prg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Visual FoxPro Proprietary Windows

Type 3: VISE Installer Project

The free online apps allow to view, edit, convert, merge, split and compare VCT files without installing anything. Click the links to see details for each feature. The .vct extension is used by 3 file...

General Information

Title VCT File Extension
Extension .vct
Full Form VISE Installer Project File
File Type Project File
Developer Cliqz GmbH
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Installer configuration
Additional Functions Store settings, scripts
Features Customizable, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on project
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Packaging Yes
Software Deployment Yes
Application Installer Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Validate input, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Dependent on software version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pkg, .dmg, .app

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VISE X Commercial Mac