.mdc File Extension
Developer:
Cognos
File type:
Multi Dimension Cube File
You're here because you have a file that has a file extension ending in .mdc. Files with the file extension .mdc can only be launched by certain applications. It's possible that .mdc files are data files rather than documents or media, which means they're not meant to be viewed at all.
what is a .mdc file?
The MDC file extension was developed by Cognos and used as Multi Dimension Cube Files categorized as data files. MDC files are the multi-dimensional "cube data" that are stored using the Cognos business analytics software. This software is known to perform functions such as identifying and analyzing business and financial performance trends. This software mostly benefits business and organizations that deal with financial task managements. The software makes it easy for users to manage their finances and business, saving them money since they do not need to hire extra employees just to manage their business and finances. The software also allows users to determine whether their business is growing financially or not. The great function of this tool is also owing to MDC files because these files deal with the organization of information into various dimensions and this is exactly the process allowing the retrieval of data so they can be processed quickly and easy. MDC files are also called PowerPlay cubes.
how to open a .mdc file?
Launch a .mdc file, or any other file on your PC, by double-clicking it. If your file associations are set up correctly, the application that's meant to open your .mdc file will open it. It's possible you may need to download or purchase the correct application. It's also possible that you have the correct application on your PC, but .mdc files aren't yet associated with it. In this case, when you try to open a .mdc file, you can tell Windows which application is the correct one for that file. From then on, opening a .mdc file will open the correct application. Click here to fix .mdc file association errors
applications that open a .mdc file
Cognos software for Windows
Cognos software for Windows
Cognos is a business intelligence, financial performance and strategy management, analytics software designed to help business organizations make decisions that for better business outcomes. It was originally known as the Quasar Systems Limited, it was changed into the name Cognos in 1982. In 2008, Cognos was officially acquired by IBM. Cognos may be integrated with the Microsoft environment. It can be integrated with the Windows Operating System by deploying the Cognos software on Windows XP & 2000, Windows Server 2008, 2003, 2000 and in clustered environments. It can be integrated with Microsoft Office by importing pre-authored reports and data through Cognos for Microsoft Office. Users may utilize Cognos Analysis for Microsoft Excel in exploring and analyzing multidimensional data using a spreadsheet environment. Deliver alerts in PDF or HTML through Microsoft Outlook, Import, manipulate, and publish Cognos content in Microsoft Office files. The software can also build reports, analysis, scorecards and financial plans using the data coming from SQL Server and Analysis Services.a word of warning
Be careful not to rename the extension on .mdc files, or any other files. This will not change the file type. Only special conversion software can change a file from one file type to another.
what is a file extension?
A file extension is the set of three or four characters at the end of a filename; in this case, .mdc. File extensions tell you what type of file it is, and tell Windows what programs can open it. Windows often associates a default program to each file extension, so that when you double-click the file, the program launches automatically. When that program is no longer on your PC, you can sometimes get an error when you try to open the associated file.
