Tips to open DCH file
Can't open the DCH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DCH files as well as a list of programs that support DCH files.
DCH file extension
The DCH file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DCH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DCH file on each system platform.
What is DCH file?
The file with the extension DCH is the Raster Image Files file type. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Draft Choice Drawing 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 DipTrace to handle this file. This is a program created by Novarm Limited.
How to open DCH file?
The most common problem when using Draft Choice Drawing Format is that a specific DCH is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open DCH, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DCH 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 DipTrace
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that DipTrace is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name DipTrace into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DCH files.
Programs to open DCH file
Remember to download programs supporting DCH files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DipTrace with DCH files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DCH file to open in the DipTrace application, but you can set it manually. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DCH file with the DipTrace program.
Step 3. Update DipTrace to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the DipTrace program, it is possible that Draft Choice Drawing Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Novarm Limited website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DCH 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:
The DCH file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to DCH files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 DCH file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DCH file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DCH 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DCH file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DCH 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. Copying the DCH file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the DCH file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the DCH file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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