Tips to open BCA file
Can't open the BCA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BCA files as well as a list of programs that support BCA files.
BCA file extension
| File Name |
Allplan Backup Catalog |
| File Developer |
Nemetschek AG |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The BCA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BCA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BCA file on each system platform.
What is BCA file?
The file with the extension BCA is the Archive Files file type. The creator of this file is Nemetschek AG. Additionally, the Archive Files category contains 619 of other files. Allplan Backup Catalog is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Allplan Engineering to handle this file. This is a program created by Nemetschek AG.
How to open BCA file?
The most common problem when using Allplan Backup Catalog is that a specific BCA is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that BCA files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BCA 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 Allplan Engineering
The first step is to check if the computer has the Allplan Engineering program installed. To do this, enter the name Allplan Engineering 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 BCA with Allplan Engineering. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BCA files.
Programs to open BCA file
Remember to download programs supporting BCA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Allplan Engineering with BCA files
If, despite the installed application, the BCA file does not start in the Allplan Engineering application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 Allplan Engineering application as the default for handling the BCA file.
Step 3. Update Allplan Engineering to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Allplan Engineering program with the Allplan Backup Catalog 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 Nemetschek AG website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BCA file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BCA file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BCA or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BCA 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 BCA 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BCA file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Nemetschek AG, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BCA 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move BCA to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BCA file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
