File extension DLF
| File type | DataCAD Double Precision Layer |
| Developer | DATACAD LLC. |
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What is a DLF file?
DLF is a file extension associated with DataCAD (which also uses its native AEC format). DataCAD is an advanced CAD software for architects that offers 3D rendering capabilities.
DLF files are used by DataCAD to store double precision layer data. Official DataCAD forum offers a comprehensive documentation on this format. DataCAD debuted more than 40 years ago. Software license costs overs 1200 USD, but a 30-day free trial is available.
Program(s) that can open the .DLF file
Windows
How to open DLF files
If you cannot open the DLF file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports DLF among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the DLF file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DLF format files
The inability to open and operate the DLF file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the DataCAD Double Precision Layer file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DLF file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DLF file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DLF from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DLF format
- The DLF file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the DLF file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DLF file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the DLF file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DLF file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DLF file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
This extension
can be converted to:
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DLF) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DLF file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the DLF file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. DLF) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.