Open CDL files

  • Full name
    CADKey CAD Language Format
  • Developer
    Kubotek
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a CDL file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a CDL file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your CDL file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is CDL file?

The extension CDL is used by the 2D & 3D software CADKey. CADKey was a very popular and commonly used CAD program. In 2003, CADkey was bought by Kubotek, which renamed the software KeyCreator. KeyCreator can handle CADkey files and, according to Kubotek, is the only software that can reliably load, edit and convert all CADKey files.

More info

The last versions (v20 & v21) of CADKey have also saved a new format with the extension ckd. Especially when importing into other 3D programs, problems can occur. The offered demo version of KeyCreator can also be used as a converter. Kubotek Sprectrum Lite also offers a free CADKey viewer.

Programs which can open a CDL file

How to open file with CDL extension?

In order to open a file with CDL extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening CDL file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with CDL files, follow the instructions below.
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Install CADKEY Wireframe or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening CDL files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support CDL files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of CDL files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set CADKEY Wireframe as the default program for opening CDL files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate CDL files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the CADKEY Wireframe applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where CADKEY Wireframe has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with CDL files

Sometimes problems with opening CDL files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • CDL files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open CDL files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • CDL file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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