Tips to open TCM file
Can't open the TCM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TCM files as well as a list of programs that support TCM files.
TCM file extension
| File Name |
TurboCAD Mac Drawing |
| File Developer |
IMSI |
| File Category |
CAD Files |
The TCM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TCM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TCM file on each system platform.
What is TCM file?
The TCM file has been categorized as CAD Files. The author of this format is IMSI. CAD Files consists of 158 similar files. TurboCAD Mac Drawing is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use TurboCAD to handle this file. This is a program created by IMSI/Design, LLC..
How to open TCM file?
An often recurring problem with TurboCAD Mac Drawing is that TCM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that TCM 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 TCM 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 TurboCAD
The first step is to check if the computer has the TurboCAD program installed. To do this, enter the name TurboCAD into the 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 TCM files.
Programs to open TCM file
Remember to download programs supporting TCM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TurboCAD with TCM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the TCM file to open in the TurboCAD 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the TCM file with the TurboCAD application.
Step 3. Update TurboCAD to the latest version
If, however, after binding TurboCAD with TurboCAD Mac Drawing there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the IMSI/Design, LLC. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TCM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the TCM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file TCM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected TCM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of TCM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TCM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use IMSI help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted TCM 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the TCM file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the TCM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file TCM to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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