Tips to open SDC file
Can't open the SDC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SDC files as well as a list of programs that support SDC files.
SDC file extension
| File Name |
Apache OpenOffice Calc Spreadsheet |
| File Developer |
Oracle |
| File Category |
Spreadsheet Files |
The SDC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SDC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SDC file on each system platform.
What is SDC file?
The file in the SDC format belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. The author of this format is Oracle. In addition to this file, the Spreadsheet Files category includes 100 related files. Apache OpenOffice Calc Spreadsheet is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Apache OpenOffice. This was created by Apache Software Foundation. This file type can also be opened by 11 other programs. You can use LibreOffice, StarOffice, PlanMaker, PlanMaker Viewer in case Apache OpenOffice cannot be used.
How to open SDC file?
The main problem with Apache OpenOffice Calc Spreadsheet is that the SDC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that SDC 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 SDC 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 Apache OpenOffice
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Apache OpenOffice is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Apache OpenOffice 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 SDC with Apache OpenOffice. Below is a list of programs that support the file SDC.
Programs to open SDC file
Remember to download programs supporting SDC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with SDC files
If, despite the installed application, the SDC file does not start in the Apache OpenOffice 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 set the program to handle this type. 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 SDC file with the Apache OpenOffice application.
Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Apache OpenOffice program with the Apache OpenOffice Calc Spreadsheet file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apache Software Foundation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SDC 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:
The SDC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to SDC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SDC file. Sometimes virus-infected SDC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SDC files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SDC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Oracle
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SDC 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. 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 SDC 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. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SDC file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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