Tips to open RDL file
Can't open the RDL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RDL files as well as a list of programs that support RDL files.
RDL file extension
| File Name |
Corel Paradox Format |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The RDL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RDL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RDL file on each system platform.
What is RDL file?
The file in the RDL format belongs to the Database Files category. The creator of this file is Corel Corporation. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. Corel Paradox 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. It is recommended to use WordPerfect Office to handle this file. This is a program created by Corel Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Corel Paradox in case WordPerfect Office cannot be used.
How to open RDL file?
The most common problem when using Corel Paradox Format is that a specific RDL is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open RDL, 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 RDL 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 WordPerfect Office
The first step is to check if the computer has the WordPerfect Office program installed. This can be achieved by typing WordPerfect Office into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RDL with WordPerfect Office. Below you will find a list of applications that support RDL files.
Programs to open RDL file
Remember to download programs supporting RDL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with RDL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RDL file still does not use the WordPerfect Office program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 WordPerfect Office application as the default for handling the RDL file.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
If, despite the association of the WordPerfect Office program with the Corel Paradox Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Corel Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RDL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the RDL file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RDL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected RDL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of RDL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RDL file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Corel Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RDL files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 RDL file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RDL file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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