Tips to open FDC file
Can't open the FDC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FDC files as well as a list of programs that support FDC files.
FDC file extension
| File Name |
AutoCAD Field Catalog Format |
| File Developer |
Autodesk |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The FDC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FDC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FDC file on each system platform.
What is FDC file?
The file in the FDC format belongs to the Settings Files category. The creator of this file is Autodesk. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. AutoCAD Field Catalog Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is AutoCAD. This was created by Autodesk, Inc..
How to open FDC file?
The most common problem when using AutoCAD Field Catalog Format is that a specific FDC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open FDC, 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 FDC 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 AutoCAD
The first step is to check if the computer has the AutoCAD program installed. This can be achieved by typing AutoCAD into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support FDC files.
Programs to open FDC file
Remember to download programs supporting FDC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AutoCAD with FDC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FDC file to open in the AutoCAD 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the FDC file with the AutoCAD program.
Step 3. Update AutoCAD to the latest version
If, however, after binding AutoCAD with AutoCAD Field Catalog Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Autodesk, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FDC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to FDC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FDC or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FDC 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 FDC files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FDC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Autodesk
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FDC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the FDC 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file FDC to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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