Opening a DCA File

The DCA file type is primarily associated with DCA Reader.

DCA	File extension: DCA
	File type:	archive file

What is a DCA file?

DCA files mostly belong to DCA Reader. DCA files come in two main forms.
One type is a Driver Card Archive file that stores 3D model animation data.

This file holds sequential data for 3D animations.

It is used in applications that manage driver cards and animated models.

Such files are typically opened with software like DCA Reader.
The other type is a Digital Compact Cassette file.

This file is linked with audio processing and voice data.

It is associated with IBM VoiceType Pro and may also be known as a Data Capability Access file.

FilExt.com note: If you encounter a DCA file, check its context and properties to select the proper application.

How to open a DCA file

You need a suitable software like DCA Reader to open a DCA file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DCA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DCA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DCA files:

DCA Reader
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DCA files are often referred to as DCA Reader 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
D-PAS Portfolio Manager File
Related links: Education about D-PAS
DCA Archiver
The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 44 43 41, ASCII: DCA. This file format is classified as Archive. Related links: Download
IBM DisplayWrite Document Content Architecture Text File by IBM
The Mime types used with this association are: application/dca-rft.
Visual Basic X (DateBook File) by Microsoft Corporation

DCA format details:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below you will find our evaluation of the DCA files:

DCA is not a common file extension and includes different formats for the applicable programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

20% of all DCA files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "DC" at the beginning. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The files are often between 8 KB and 700 KB in size. Files like these have the following tags: pond and silva.
3% of all DCA files are associated with IBM Document Content Architecture / Revisable Form Text. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The files are often between 7 KB and 19 KB in size.

All other DCA files (77%) have no uniform format. Often described as data, report, environment, active or batch. If you want to find out what your DCA file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for DCA File Extension

File classification:

3D Image

Related files:

aac, dsr, dsx, cda, nca, rft, ddd, rtf, frm, doc, zip, dqb, 3ds, fbx, obj, dae, stl, wav, mp3

Related links:

Education about D-PAS

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, application/dca-rft

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: MoreInfo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Netzip Classic\MoreInfo.exe %l

a dca archive file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DCA files

Associate the DCA file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open archive files. Because only the current version supports the latest DCA file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available DCA Reader update.
To make sure that your DCA file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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