Opening CDL Files

The CDL file type is primarily associated with KeyCreator.

CDL	File extension: CDL
	File type:	macro

What is a CDL file

CDL files mostly belong to KeyCreator by Kubotek3D. CDL is the filename extension of a library (plugin) used by DIAGRAM wireframing/diagraming software for Windows. This plugin provides reusable objects and shapes used to create wireframes and diagrams. Another type of CDL file is a macro used by CADKEY and KeyCreator 2D/3D modeling software. The macro is written in CADKEY Advanced Design Language (CADL) and used to automate processes such as points transformation. CDL is also the filename extension of a vinyl cut or signage created with SignLab publishing software. Working Papers customer engagement and account reporting software uses a CDL file to store the link to a document.

How to open a CDL file

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

KeyCreator by Kubotek3D
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CDL files are often referred to as KeyCreator cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
CADKEY (macro) by Kubotek3D
CADKEY is a 3D computer-aided product design, engineering, and manufacturing software. It uses a CDL file to store macros written in CADKEY Advanced Design Language (CADL). CADKEY's developer no longer supports the product. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: KeyCreator, Play Macro
CD Label Pro (project) by CD Label Pro
CD Label Pro is an obsolete program used to create Compact Disc (CD) labels. A project created with this program is saved in a CDL file. This file format is classified as Data.
CEDAR LS (logic gate circuit) by CEDAR LS Developers
CEDAR LS (short for CEDAR Logic Simulator) is a logic circuit design and simulation program. It uses logic circuits saved in CDL files. This file format is classified as CAD.
DIAGRAM (object/shape library) by ConceptDraw
DIAGRAM is a business diagramming and workflow visualization software. It uses a CDL file to store a library (plugin) of object and shapes. This file format is classified as Plugin.
NetCDF (data) by Unidata
NetCDF (Network Common Data Form) is a collection of multi-language libraries and programming interfaces used to create and exchange array-oriented scientific data. NetCDF is also the machine-independent scientific data/metadata format used by these libraries. Such metadata is saved in CDL files. This file format is classified as Data.
SignLab (signage) by CADlink
SignLab is a computer-aided design program for creating, printing, and cutting vinyl signs. A signage created with this program is saved in a CDL file. This file format is classified as Vector Image.
Working Papers (document link) by CaseWare
Working Papers is a customer engagement, account auditing, and finance reporting software. It uses a CDL file to store the link to a document. This file format is classified as Data.

CDL file extension format:

To find out what program is needed to open CDL files, you need to determine the file format. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Below is our analysis of the CDL files:

Files with the CDL extension are quite widely used. This file type includes different formats for different programs. The following file formats are most commonly found in CDL files:

55% of all CDL files have the same signature 00 00 01 00. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. CDL files are between 35 KB and 1 MB in size. The file type was used 20 years ago but is still in use today. Files like these are sometimes connected to plate, logo, holes, vinyl, assy, sign, impeller, office, plates, blank, shaft, truck, anim, back and stbd.
10% of all CDL files are NetCDF files. These files are text files, so they contain words and text. The average file size is 4 MB with most files being between 39 KB and 140 MB in size. The files contain the following words: dimensions, netcdf file, variables, Users, time, UNLIMITED, lat and currently. Files like these are sometimes connected to climatology and annual.

The remaining 35% of all CDL files are different files with different signatures, such as XML, Source, LNK, Cadlink, Subject, DBCDL and VIEW. Files like these are sometimes linked to pink, adjusting, entries, journal, numbers, student or cash. If you want to find out what your CDL file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for CDL File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Related files:

cld, cdl64, ico, cdl3, cdr, zip, bak, nc, dat, mmm, cln, jpg, dxf, exe, ai, sgml, eps, ccc, csv, mcf, ckd

Related links:

Play Macro

Mime type:

text/plain

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: Discus.CDL, FileType: Discus Label, AppName: Labeling Software

ProgramID: CaseWare.DocLink
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CASEWA~1\Cwin32.exe /dde

ProgramID: ConceptDraw.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CS Odessa\ConceptDraw V Professional Trial\ConceptDrawPro.exe /dde

ProgramID: AUD20.Adobe Audition CDL
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Audition 2.0\Audition.exe

ProgramID: ConceptDraw.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CSODES~1\CONCEP~1\CDMM4.exe

ProgramID: DBCDD2001
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DATABE~1\DIEGRO~1\cdl3.exe

ProgramID: DBCDD4
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\printFIT\CD-DVD~1\cdd4.exe /o

ProgramID: DBCDD4
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\printFIT\PACKDE~1\cdd4.exe /o

ProgramID: AUD30.Adobe Audition CDL
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Audition 3.0\Audition.exe

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a cdl macro is a special file format by Kubotek3D and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CDL files

Associate the CDL file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open macros. Because only the current version supports the latest CDL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Kubotek3D manufacturer website after an available KeyCreator update.
To make sure that your CDL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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