File extension PAT (.PAT) information

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Windows cannot open PAT files?


If Windows is unable to open PAT files you may not have the appropriate program installed or may have a registry related error.
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Format and name:

Pattern File
Appropriate program for file extension PAT:
The .PAT file extension identifies pattern image files generated by a range of applications including AutoCAD, CADTERNS, DataCAD, Paint Shop Pro, and CorelDRAW. Although the precise properties of these files varies between each application, generally speaking they all store a range of image data and will need to viewed using the applications that created them to be sure of viewing them correctly. Scan your system to prevent and identify association errors.


Additional comments:
The .PAT file extension is also used to identify audio files generated by different applications including Gravis UltraSound, DART Pro 98 and Fast-Talk. PAT files are also associated with patch files for a range of different applications (a patch is some software that is installed to update or correct another application). Finally, the .PAT file extension identifies pattern files used by a range of embroidery/sewing hardware and software, including PCStitch and Pattern Maker Cross-Stitch.

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