File Extension Database

Open DSN File

DSN files can represent two different applications, namely:

OrCAD Design File

In this application, a DSN file is a printed circuit board, or PCB, created by OrCAD, a program used to design circuits and PCBs.

This DSN file stores the circuit diagram and is usually one of several files included in an OrCAD project, which in turn is identified by the extension OPJ.

DSN files refer to "symbols", which are the electronic components used to make the design.

Open a DSN file as an electronic design

DSN files are usually opened with OrCAD PCB Designer because they are created by the program, however DSN files can also be imported with other programs, such as Altium Designer, which opens them as schematic files using the program's import wizard.

Database Source Name File

As its acronym indicates, the DSN file is a data file used by various database client programs to connect to a database.

The DSN file describes properties such as the name and directory of the data source, the connection handle, the server address, the user ID, and the password.

DSN files are used by ODBC drivers to connect to a specific database, such as a SQL Server or Microsoft Access database.

Additionally, DSN files are usually stored in a plain text file, however some database client programs use Windows registry entries instead of DSN files.

Software to open a DSN file

Once you have determined the type of DSN file format, you must have one of the following software packages:

Frequently associated Windows objects:

MSDASQL

How Can I Open DSN File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DSN file is to find a DSN file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DSN file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DSN file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DSN file opener then try to search online for "DSN viewer", "application to open DSN file" or "open DSN file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DSN file

How Can I Open DSN File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DSN file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DSN file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DSN file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DSN file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DSN file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DSN file then try to search for "DSN viewer", "application to open DSN file" or "read DSN file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DSN file

How Can I Open DSN File on Android

If you downloaded a DSN file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DSN file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DSN".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DSN viewer", "DSN file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DSN File on iPhone or iPad

To open DSN File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DSN file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DSN". This way you can find apps which can open DSN files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DSN viewer" or "DSN file" online in your favorite search engine.

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