Tips to open 123D file

Can't open the 123D file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 123D files as well as a list of programs that support 123D files.

123D file extension

File Name Autodesk 123D Drawing
File Developer Autodesk
File Category CAD Files

The 123D file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 123D files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 123D file on each system platform.

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What is 123D file?

The file with the extension 123D is the CAD Files file type. The author of this format is Autodesk. Additionally, the CAD Files category contains 158 of other files. Autodesk 123D Drawing is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Autodesk to handle this file. This is a program created by Autodesk, Inc..

How to open 123D file?

The main problem with Autodesk 123D Drawing is that the 123D file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file 123D to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 123D 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

The first step is to check if the computer has the Autodesk program installed. This can be achieved by typing Autodesk into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file 123D with Autodesk. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open 123D files.

Programs to open 123D file

Remember to download programs supporting 123D files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Autodesk
Autodesk
Step 2. Create association of Autodesk with 123D files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 123D file to open in the Autodesk application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Autodesk application as the default for handling the 123D file.

Step 3. Update Autodesk to the latest version

If, however, after binding Autodesk with Autodesk 123D 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 123D file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the 123D file contents when downloading or copying. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our 123D file. Sometimes virus-infected 123D files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of 123D file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged 123D files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Autodesk
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted 123D files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move 123D to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the 123D file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the 123D file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.