Opening a DC File

The DC file type is primarily associated with DeltaCAD.

DC	File extension: DC
	File type:	drawing

What is a DC file

DC files mostly belong to DeltaCAD by Midnight. A DC file is a 2D drawing created with DeltaCAD computer-aided design software. Another type of DC file contains a 2D or 3D design created with DesignCAD building modeling software. DC is also the filename extension of the direct current (DC) output control statement file used by SPICE electronic circuit modeling and simulation program. System Center computer administration software uses a DC file to store information about data deleted by its Collection Evaluator component. WorkOS 3D construction site design and management program saves a project's configuration in a DC file.

How can I open a DC file?

You need a suitable software like DeltaCAD to open a DC 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 DC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DC 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 DC files:

DeltaCAD by Midnight
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DC files are often referred to as DeltaCAD cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
DesignCAD (design) by IMSI
DesignCAD is a general purpose computer-aided design and engineering program available in 2D and 3D versions. A product or building design created with this program is saved in a DC file. This file format is classified as CAD.
Dialect (compiled script) by SoftMed
Dialect is a general purpose programming environment and language. It saves a compiled script in a DC file which is a temporary (intermediate) file between the source code (D) and an executable (EXE). This file format is classified as Developer.
SPICE (DC output control statement) by National Instruments
SPICE (short for Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) is an electronics modeling, simulation, and behavior prediction program. It uses a DC file to store a circuit's direct current (DC) output control statement. This file format is classified as CAD.
Sublime (drivers licence registry list) by Sublime
Sublime is a lightweight code editor compatible with Linux, Windows, and macOS. It can open and display the contents of a DC file containing a drivers licence registry list downloaded from New Zealand Transport Agency's website. This file format is classified as Data.
System Center (collection evaluator deletion) by Microsoft
System Center (previously Systems Management Server) is a Windows-based program for managing a large group of computers on a computer network. Its Collection Evaluator component stores information about deleted data in a DC file. This file format is classified as Data.
WorkOS (construction project configuration) by Trimble
WorkOS is a cloud-based operating system with tools for monitoring and collaborating on multiple construction projects. The configuration of a construction project in WorkOS is saved in a DC file. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Works Manager

DC file format details:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the DC files is as follows:

An DC file includes different formats for the applicable programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

35% of all DC files are DeltaCad drawing files. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The average file size is 8 KB with most files being between 1 KB and 48 KB in size. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. Files like these are about sema, layout, faza, hole and plan.
20% of all DC files start with the bytes 00 crucial for this file format. The content consists of readable text data, which can be read using a text editor. The average file size is 12 KB with most files being between 910 bytes and 130 KB in size. The files contain the following words: 00NMSC V10-70 and 13TSTime Date. Files like these have the following tags: data.

All other DC files (45%) have no consistent format, often, for example, DesignCAD drawing, XML, UTF-8 and New. Often described as master, device, project, sample, base or wall. If you want to find out which format your DC file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .dc file to analyze".

Technical Data for DC File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Related files:

dc000000, dc0, ds_store, jb, dc000001, dc1, pdf, sdr, dcm, zip, job, doc, txt, pr, c, cf, nc, jpg, eyp

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: Dialect.Bytecode, FileType: Dialect Compiled Script

ProgramID: DeltaCad
EXEFile: C:\DELTACAD\deltacad.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroCDCoverType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\CoverDesigner\CoverDes.exe %1

ProgramID: PowerDesk
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ontrack\PowerDesk\PDesk.exe %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarCalcDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org1.0.1\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: View Station Document
EXEFile: C:\View\Station\Image.exe %1

ProgramID: DesignCAD.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IMSI\DesignCAD 3D Max 15\Dcad15.exe %1

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a dc drawing is a special file format by Midnight and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DC files

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