Tips to open WCK file

Can't open the WCK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WCK files as well as a list of programs that support WCK files.

WCK file extension

File Name WaterCAD
File Developer Bentley Systems, Incorporated
File Category Misc Files

The WCK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WCK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WCK file on each system platform.

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What is WCK file?

The file in the WCK format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is Bentley Systems, Incorporated. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. WaterCAD is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The WaterCAD application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Bentley Systems, Incorporated.

How to open WCK file?

The most common problem when using WaterCAD is that a specific WCK is not associated with the program. This causes the file WCK to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WCK 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 WaterCAD

The first step is to check if the computer has the WaterCAD program installed. This can be achieved by typing WaterCAD into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support WCK files.

Programs to open WCK file

Remember to download programs supporting WCK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of WaterCAD with WCK files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WCK file still does not use the WaterCAD program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WaterCAD application as the default for handling the WCK file.

Step 3. Update WaterCAD to the latest version

If, however, after binding WaterCAD with WaterCAD there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Bentley Systems, Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WCK file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WCK file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WCK or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WCK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of WCK 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WCK files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Bentley Systems, Incorporated help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WCK 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. If possible, you can try to move the WCK file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WCK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WCK file again. 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.