Tips to open DCW file
Can't open the DCW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DCW files as well as a list of programs that support DCW files.
DCW file extension
The DCW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DCW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DCW file on each system platform.
What is DCW file?
The file in the DCW format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. DraftChoice For Windows Drawing Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is DynaCAD. This was created by BIGAL.
How to open DCW file?
The main problem with DraftChoice For Windows Drawing Format is that the DCW file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open DCW, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DCW 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 DynaCAD
In this case, you should first verify that the DynaCAD application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name DynaCAD in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DCW with DynaCAD. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DCW files.
Programs to open DCW file
Remember to download programs supporting DCW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DynaCAD with DCW files
If, despite the installed application, the DCW file does not start in the DynaCAD application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 DynaCAD application as the default for handling the DCW file.
Step 3. Update DynaCAD to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the DynaCAD program, it is possible that DraftChoice For Windows Drawing Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the BIGAL website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DCW 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 DCW file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DCW file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DCW file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DCW 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 DCW files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DCW file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DCW except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. 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 DCW file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the DCW 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 this does not work either, restart the device.
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