Tips to open VDC file
Can't open the VDC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VDC files as well as a list of programs that support VDC files.
VDC file extension
| File Name |
IDRISI Vector Documentation Format |
| File Developer |
Clark Labs |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The VDC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VDC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VDC file on each system platform.
What is VDC file?
The file in the VDC format belongs to the GIS Files category. The author of this format is Clark Labs. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. IDRISI Vector Documentation Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the VDC file. You can use ArcGIS Desktop, FME Desktop in case IDRISI Taiga cannot be used.
How to open VDC file?
The most common problem when using IDRISI Vector Documentation Format is that a specific VDC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open VDC, 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 VDC 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the IDRISI Taiga program installed. 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. Below is a list of programs that support the file VDC.
Programs to open VDC file
Remember to download programs supporting VDC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of IDRISI Taiga with VDC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VDC file to open in the IDRISI Taiga 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VDC file with the IDRISI Taiga program.
Step 3. Update IDRISI Taiga to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the IDRISI Taiga program, it is possible that IDRISI Vector Documentation Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VDC 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 suggests truncating the VDC file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 VDC file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected VDC 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 VDC file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular VDC file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VDC 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the VDC file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VDC 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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