Tips to open 3DP file
Can't open the 3DP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 3DP files as well as a list of programs that support 3DP files.
3DP file extension
| File Name |
123D Catch Photo Scene Data Format |
| File Developer |
Autodesk |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The 3DP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 3DP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 3DP file on each system platform.
What is 3DP file?
The file with the extension 3DP is the 3D Image Files file type. The author of this format is Autodesk. 3D Image Files consists of 622 similar files. 123D Catch Photo Scene Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Autodesk to handle this file. This is a program created by Autodesk, Inc.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the 3DP file. 3DMark will apply when it is not possible to use Autodesk.
How to open 3DP file?
An often recurring problem with 123D Catch Photo Scene Data Format is that 3DP is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file 3DP 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 3DP 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. To do this, enter the name Autodesk into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file 3DP with Autodesk. Below you will find a list of applications that support 3DP files.
Programs to open 3DP file
Remember to download programs supporting 3DP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Autodesk with 3DP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 3DP 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the 3DP file with the Autodesk program.
Step 3. Update Autodesk to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Autodesk program with the 123D Catch Photo Scene Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Autodesk, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 3DP 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to 3DP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the 3DP file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover 3DP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the 3DP files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
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 3DP files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Autodesk, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted 3DP 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the 3DP file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the 3DP file is blocked by the first application to open it. 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 nothing helps, please reset the device.
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