File extension TCW
| File type | TurboCAD For Windows Drawing Format |
| Developer | IMSI/Design |
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What is a TCW file?
TCW file stores vector graphics data and is used by TurboCAD Windows version. The file stores 2D and 3D data. TCW file can hold a single 2D image or complete 3D scene.
TurboCAD debuted on PC in 1986. In 2007 version 14 was released with added 3D support. Windows TCW files (TurboCAD for Windows) can be easily exported into other CAD project files, even those available on MacOS.
Program(s) that can open the .TCW file
How to open TCW files
If you cannot open the TCW 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 TCW 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 TCW file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the TCW format files
The inability to open and operate the TCW 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 TurboCAD For Windows Drawing Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a TCW file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the TCW file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the TCW from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the TCW format
- The TCW 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 TCW file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a TCW file are out of date.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 TCW file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the TCW file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the TCW file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.TCW) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected TCW 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 TCW 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. TCW) 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.