All about BCA Files

The BCA file type is primarily associated with Jetico BestCrypt.

BCA	File extension: BCA
	File type:	archive file

What is a BCA file?

BCA files mostly belong to Jetico BestCrypt. BCA files come in different forms and are used by various applications.
The primary use is as an encrypted archive created by Jetico BestCrypt. This type of file lets you secure data in a container that can only be accessed with the correct key. Visit Jetico for more details.
Other uses include:

Radio configuration files used to store settings for Motorola radios, managed by CPS Software.

Xcode archive files that are actually ZIP containers holding project data. More info is available at Apple Xcode.

Game ROM files known as Binary Arcade Cabinet files used by MAME to emulate arcade games. Visit MAME for reference.

Building layout files used in simulation games, similar to layouts in Tropico 4 and Anno 1800.

FilExt.com note: Each BCA file must be opened with software that matches its origin. Check the file’s source to use the right program.

How to open a BCA file

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

Jetico BestCrypt
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BCA files are often referred to as Jetico BestCrypt compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Allplan (2005 Backup Catalog File) by Nemetschek A.G.
Allplan Architecture is a software solution for every phase of the project lifecycle from early freehand sketching through to the construction documentation. Allplan Architecture features practical function, a comprehensive user guide, convenient modification features and a project structure suited to project teams of any size. This file format is classified as CAD/CAM.
Railroad Tycoon 3 (Building) by PopTop Software Inc.
Railroad Tycoon 3 lets players experience railroading from the Golden Era through to the modern day. The game challenges players to create and expand their own railroad empire. Related links: Fan Site with File Formats

BCA file format:

To find out what program is needed to open BCA files, you need to determine the file format. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Below you will find our evaluation of the BCA files:

BCA is not that commonly used as a file extension. This file type is used by different programs with different formats. The two most common formats are as follows:

25% of all BCA files are Jetico BCArchive encrypted archive files. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. BCA files are between 240 bytes and 1 GB in size. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. JeticoEncryptArc.
7% of all BCA files are based on the zip format, so several files are compressed and saved in one BCA file. If you'd like to see the images and files included, just rename the file extension to .zip and double-click. A typical file size is 3 MB.

All other BCA files (68%) have no uniform format, the following 5 formats exist: Continuous. Tagged as consumption, water or rmcp. If you want to find out which format your BCA file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .bca file to analyze".

Technical Data for BCA File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Related files:

rom, arc, bcas, bty, bsa, bma, ndw, mxx, clb, zip, cfg, bin, dat

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: BCArchive.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jetico\BCArchive\BCArchive.exe open

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

How to solve problems with BCA files

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