File extension .DWL
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD Drawing Database Format Locking Information Format | IMSI | Misc Files |
The DWL file extension pertains to TurboCAD, a computer-aided design program, designed by IMSI Design. TurboCAD runs on both Windows and MacOS platforms. It is used mainly for 2D computer aided designs and has basic 3D modeling capabilities. The DWL file extension stands for ‘Drawing Lock’ and is used to protect a CAD file (Computer Aided Design) from being edited or modified by unauthorized users.
Technical Details
The DWL file extension belongs to the family of AutoCAD drawings and contains vector shape objects, 3D objects, texts, bitmaps, line styles, font settings, layers and other information present in a CAD drawing. It is used as the primary output of the TurboCAD program. DWL files are essentially a locked version of the.DWG files since they act as a safeguard against any type of data breaches or tempering that might be done if the CAD drawing is presented to someone else. When a user saves a DWG file again after making changes, the existing DWL file stored in the same directory is replaced by the new one with the updated data.
Similar File Extensions
Other similar CAD drawing files include .DXF, .STL, .LAS, and .DWF.
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .DWL) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .DWL extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .DWL file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .DWL extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .DWL extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .DWL file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .DWL file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .DWL file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .DWL file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .DWL file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
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