File extension DWL2
| File type | AutoCAD Drawing Lock |
| Developer | Autodesk, Inc. |
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What is a DWL2 file?
DWL2 is a document format used by AutoCAD, a CAD software developed by Autodesk. DWL2 files are used for locking access to opened DWG files. DWL2 cannot be used to access drawings being edited.
DWL2 are automatically generated when a DWG project is opened and deleted upon given project file closing. DWL2 files are used as a means of preventing simultaneous access to the same DWG files by more then one user or machine in order to avoid data loss or corruption.
Program(s) that can open the .DWL2 file
Windows
How to open DWL2 files
If you cannot open the DWL2 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 DWL2 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 DWL2 file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DWL2 format files
The inability to open and operate the DWL2 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 AutoCAD Drawing Lock file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DWL2 file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DWL2 file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DWL2 from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DWL2 format
- The DWL2 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 DWL2 file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DWL2 file are out of date.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 DWL2 file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DWL2 file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DWL2 file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DWL2) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DWL2 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 DWL2 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. DWL2) 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.