File Extension Database

Open 3DC File

Files with a 3Dc extension can acquire various types of format, most of which are 3D graphic, however, we will see some of them below:

3D Crafter by Amabilis

In this case, the 3DC extension files mainly belong to Amabilis' 3D Crafter.

3D Crafter is basically a real-time 3D animation software, based on the philosophy of the drag-drop method for three-dimensional modeling.

Complex models can be constructed from simple 3D primitives, or created using 3DCrafter's Shape Building Tools. Modeling tools are provided to deform, sculpt, and paint 3D shapes.

Amabilis, on its website, announced a database error classified as catastrophic, in the year 2020, which led to the temporary cessation of development operations.

The 3DC (3 Dimensional Canvas) file format is used to store three-dimensional media.

These media saved in a 3DC file consist of models and raster images, formatted as canvas objects, and can also include complex models, technical illustrations, animations, and simulations created from 3D primitives or canvas object construction tools.

RacerMate Computrainer 3D

In this section, and for this application, Computrainer 3D stores the game course files in 3DC format.

More about Computrainer 3D

Computrainer interactive 3D software is used to simulate races for RacerMate and Velotron bicycle trainers.

CompuTrainer was helping cyclists train smart before there were other smart trainers.

Computrainer is no longer developed and they are not on the market, but there are still many units in use all over the world, due to their high quality.

Software to open and work with a 3DC file

As stated above, common use cases for the 3DC format include 3D illustration or simulation of real world maps, buildings, cities and much more, therefore most applications consist of 3D animations.

3D Crafter by Amabilis
RacerMate Computrainer 3D (Discontinued)

How Can I Open 3DC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open 3DC file is to find a 3DC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3DC file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open 3DC file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as 3DC file opener then try to search online for "3DC viewer", "application to open 3DC file" or "open 3DC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open 3DC file

How Can I Open 3DC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a 3DC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3DC file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with 3DC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as 3DC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open 3DC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open 3DC file then try to search for "3DC viewer", "application to open 3DC file" or "read 3DC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read 3DC file

How Can I Open 3DC File on Android

If you downloaded a 3DC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded 3DC file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "3DC".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "3DC viewer", "3DC file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open 3DC File on iPhone or iPad

To open 3DC File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the 3DC file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "3DC". This way you can find apps which can open 3DC files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "3DC viewer" or "3DC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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