Tips to open FCW file
Can't open the FCW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FCW files as well as a list of programs that support FCW files.
FCW file extension
| File Name |
FastCAD Windows Drawing |
| File Developer |
Evolution Computing |
| File Category |
CAD Files |
The FCW file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FCW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FCW file on each system platform.
What is FCW file?
The file in the FCW format belongs to the CAD Files category. The author of this format is Evolution Computing. CAD Files consists of 158 similar files. FastCAD Windows Drawing appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use TurboCAD to handle this file. This is a program created by IMSI/Design, LLC.. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. You can use FastCAD in case TurboCAD cannot be used.
How to open FCW file?
The main problem with FastCAD Windows Drawing is that the FCW file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open FCW, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FCW 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that TurboCAD is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name TurboCAD 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 FCW with TurboCAD. Below you will find a list of applications that support FCW files.
Programs to open FCW file
Remember to download programs supporting FCW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TurboCAD with FCW files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FCW 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FCW file with the TurboCAD application.
Step 3. Update TurboCAD to the latest version
If, despite the association of the TurboCAD program with the FastCAD Windows Drawing 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 IMSI/Design, LLC. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FCW file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to FCW files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FCW file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FCW files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FCW file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 FCW file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Evolution Computing help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FCW 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the FCW file to another location.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the FCW file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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