Tips to open 123C file
Can't open the 123C file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 123C files as well as a list of programs that support 123C files.
123C file extension
| File Name |
Autodesk 123C Drawing |
| File Developer |
Autodesk |
| File Category |
CAD Files |
The 123C file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 123C files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 123C file on each system platform.
What is 123C file?
The file in the 123C format belongs to the CAD Files category. It was designed by Autodesk. Additionally, the CAD Files category contains 158 of other files. Autodesk 123C Drawing appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Autodesk application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Autodesk, Inc..
How to open 123C file?
An often recurring problem with Autodesk 123C Drawing is that 123C is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file 123C to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 123C file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Autodesk
In this case, you should first verify that the Autodesk application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Autodesk into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support 123C files.
Programs to open 123C file
Remember to download programs supporting 123C files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Autodesk with 123C files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 123C file to open in the Autodesk application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Autodesk application as the default for handling the 123C file.
Step 3. Update Autodesk to the latest version
If, however, after binding Autodesk with Autodesk 123C Drawing there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Autodesk, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 123C file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the 123C file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the 123C file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected 123C files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of 123C file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged 123C files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Autodesk
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted 123C files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the 123C file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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