Opening a DC+ File

The DC+ file type is primarily associated with DataCAD Plus.

DC+File Extension DC+
File extension: DC+
File type:  Drawing

What is a DC+ file?

DC+ files mostly belong to DataCAD Plus by DATACAD LLC. Architectural CAD program.

How to open a DC+ file

You need a suitable software like DataCAD Plus to open a DC+ file. You need a suitable software like DataCAD Plus from DATACAD LLC 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.

Online DC+ Text Viewer

Choose your .dc+ file to analyze

Read our privacy guarantee in Filext’s terms and privacy policy

Please allow ads on our site

This helps us keep our servers running. Then re-upload your file to view it.

Click here to see how to disable the ad blocker for filext.com

4 Steps to Open an Unknown .DC+ File

DC+ files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If received from an architect, it is likely a DataCAD Plus drawing. If from a developer, it may be a config file.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer or text editor to inspect the first bytes:
    • "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
    • Readable XML suggests a configuration file.
    • Binary data points to a proprietary CAD format.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try DataCAD Plus or a CAD viewer; if uncertain, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for DC+ File Extension

File classification:
CAD/CAM
Related files:

a dc+ Drawing is a special file format by DATACAD LLC 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 DATACAD LLC manufacturer website after an available DataCAD Plus 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.
  • Click here to open your .DC+ file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
Drop here
View another file
DC+ file viewer DC+ file description