Open RDC files

  • Full name
    IDRISI Raster Documentation Format
  • Developer
    Clark Labs
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a RDC 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 RDC file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your RDC file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is RDC file?

The integrated GIS (geo information system) and image processing software IDRISI Taiga from Clark Labs uses the extension RDC for files containing a description of the contents of a rst file. The rst files contain raster image data in the proprietary format of the application.

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In addition, even smp color tables and ref files containing geographic reference data may be present.

Earlier versions of the software used the extension doc for these files.

Programs which can open a RDC file

How to open file with RDC extension?

In order to open a file with RDC extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening RDC 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 RDC files, follow the instructions below.
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Install IDRISI Taiga or other program from the list

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

Set IDRISI Taiga as the default program for opening RDC 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 RDC 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 IDRISI Taiga applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where IDRISI Taiga has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with RDC files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • RDC 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 RDC files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • RDC 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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