Tips to open 4DC file
Can't open the 4DC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 4DC files as well as a list of programs that support 4DC files.
4DC file extension
| File Name |
4th Dimension Compiled Structure |
| File Developer |
4D, Inc. |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The 4DC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 4DC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 4DC file on each system platform.
What is 4DC file?
The 4DC file has been categorized as Database Files. The creator of this file is 4D, Inc.. Database Files consists of 403 similar files. 4th Dimension Compiled Structure is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is 4D. This was created by 4D, Inc..
How to open 4DC file?
An often recurring problem with 4th Dimension Compiled Structure is that 4DC is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that 4DC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 4DC 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 4D
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that 4D is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing 4D into the operating 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 4DC files.
Programs to open 4DC file
Remember to download programs supporting 4DC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of 4D with 4DC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the 4DC file still does not use the 4D program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 4D application as the default for handling the 4DC file.
Step 3. Update 4D to the latest version
If, however, after binding 4D with 4th Dimension Compiled Structure there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the 4D, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 4DC file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the 4DC file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file 4DC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected 4DC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the 4DC file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular 4DC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact 4D, Inc.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted 4DC 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move 4DC to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the 4DC 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 4DC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the 4DC file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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