All about TKO Files

The TKO file type is primarily associated with DodgeView.

TKO	File extension: TKO
	File type:	Take-Off File

What is a TKO file?

TKO files mostly belong to DodgeView by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge. Stores list of take-off items from engineering plan quote program.

How to open a TKO file

You need a suitable software like DodgeView to open a TKO file. You need a suitable software like DodgeView from The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge to open a TKO 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 TKO file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TKO file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .TKO File? Try These Steps

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

Identify the Source: Receiving this from a construction estimator often suggests it's a Take-Off File used for project bidding and material estimation.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer:
- Readable XML indicates structured data.
- "PK" means it's a ZIP archive.
- Unreadable symbols suggest a proprietary binary format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try DodgeView (by McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge) or ask the sender what software they used.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for TKO File Extension

Related files:

tk0, tchiko

a tko Take-Off File is a special file format by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TKO files

Associate the TKO file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open take-off files. Because only the current version supports the latest TKO file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge manufacturer website after an available DodgeView update.
To make sure that your TKO file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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