Tips to open RDC file
Can't open the RDC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RDC files as well as a list of programs that support RDC files.
RDC file extension
| File Name |
IDRISI Raster Documentation Format |
| File Developer |
Clark Labs |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The RDC file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RDC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RDC file on each system platform.
What is RDC file?
The file with the extension RDC is the GIS Files file type. The author of this format is Clark Labs. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. IDRISI Raster Documentation Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. ArcGIS Desktop, GDAL will apply when it is not possible to use IDRISI Taiga.
How to open RDC file?
The main problem with IDRISI Raster Documentation Format is that the RDC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that RDC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RDC 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 IDRISI Taiga
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that IDRISI Taiga is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing IDRISI Taiga into the operating 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 RDC files.
Programs to open RDC file
Remember to download programs supporting RDC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of IDRISI Taiga with RDC files
If, despite the installed application, the RDC file does not start in the IDRISI Taiga 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the RDC file with the IDRISI Taiga application.
Step 3. Update IDRISI Taiga to the latest version
If, despite the association of the IDRISI Taiga program with the IDRISI Raster Documentation Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RDC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the RDC file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file RDC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected RDC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of RDC 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged RDC files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file RDC 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. 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 RDC file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. 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 RDC 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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