Tips to open DWL file
Can't open the DWL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DWL files as well as a list of programs that support DWL files.
DWL file extension
| File Name |
TurboCAD Drawing Lock Format |
| File Developer |
IMSI |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The DWL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DWL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DWL file on each system platform.
What is DWL file?
The DWL file has been categorized as Misc Files. The creator of this file is IMSI. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. TurboCAD Drawing Lock Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is TurboCAD. This was created by IMSI/Design, LLC.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use AutoCAD in case TurboCAD cannot be used.
How to open DWL file?
The most common problem when using TurboCAD Drawing Lock Format is that a specific DWL is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that DWL 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 DWL 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 TurboCAD
The first step is to check if the computer has the TurboCAD program installed. This can be achieved by typing TurboCAD into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file DWL.
Programs to open DWL file
Remember to download programs supporting DWL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TurboCAD with DWL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DWL file to open in the TurboCAD 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 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the TurboCAD application as the default for handling the DWL file.
Step 3. Update TurboCAD to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the TurboCAD program, it is possible that TurboCAD Drawing Lock Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the IMSI/Design, LLC. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DWL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The DWL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to DWL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DWL file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DWL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of DWL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DWL file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting IMSI, 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 DWL 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the DWL file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the DWL 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 DWL file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DWL file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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