Opening a DRAWING File

The DRAWING file type is primarily associated with Artboard.

DRAWING	File extension: DRAWING
	File type:	drawing

What is a DRAWING file?

DRAWING files mostly belong to Artboard by Mapdiva. DRAWING filename extension is associated with various file formats used to save drawings created by digital illustration programs. A DRAWING file created by Artboard vector illustration software contains XML or binary-encoded data representing a vector image. This file is stored in an ARTB document file. The Softspace AutoCAD plugin for iOffice integrated cloud-based workplace management solution imports drawings as DRAWING files generated from AutoCAD drawings (DWG format). Technical drawings created by Flowchart Designer business diagramming software are also saved in DRAWING format. Another type of DRAWING file format is used to save source code used by PencilKit -an iOS framework for capturing and transforming touch input drawings into high quality images. This type of DRAWING file is usually named color.drawing and it is saved in the Notes.dataset file alongside the Contents.json file.

How to open a DRAWING file

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

Artboard by Mapdiva
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DRAWING files are often referred to as Artboard vector images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Flowchart Designer (drawing) by Zhang Guangjian
Flowchart Designer is a vector illustration software used to create flowcharts, workflow diagrams, mind maps, charts etc. It saves drawings in files with DRAWING filename extension. This file format is classified as Vector Image.
iOffice (drawing) by iOffice
iOffice is a cloud-based workplace management application for managing various business workflows. Its Softspace plugin imports AutoCAD drawings (DWG files) as DRAWING files instead. This file format is classified as CAD.
PencilKit (source code) by Apple
PencilKit is an iOS application development framework for adding "drawing" capabilities to mobile applications. It does this by capturing touch events as opaque drawings that are transformed into high-quality images. DRAWING files used by PencilKit contain source code used to generate a drawing. This file format is classified as Developer.

Technical Data for DRAWING File Extension

File classification:

Vector Image

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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

How to solve problems with DRAWING files

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