Tips to open RLC file
Can't open the RLC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RLC files as well as a list of programs that support RLC files.
RLC file extension
| File Name |
ArcView Image |
| File Developer |
Esri |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The RLC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RLC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RLC file on each system platform.
What is RLC file?
The file with the extension RLC is the Graphic Files file type. The creator of this file is Esri. Graphic Files consists of 524 similar files. ArcView Image is supported by 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 ArcView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Esri.
How to open RLC file?
An often recurring problem with ArcView Image is that RLC is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file RLC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RLC 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 ArcView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ArcView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ArcView 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 RLC files.
Programs to open RLC file
Remember to download programs supporting RLC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcView with RLC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the RLC file to open in the ArcView 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 RLC file with the ArcView program.
Step 3. Update ArcView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ArcView program with the ArcView Image file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Esri website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RLC 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. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the RLC file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file RLC or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected RLC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the RLC file. 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 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 RLC files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Esri, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file RLC 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 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 RLC file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the RLC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RLC to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RLC file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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