File Extension Database

Open CDL File

CDL files have two different types of use registered, namely:

CADKEY Wireframe

CADKEY Wireframe is a program used to build computer-aided three-dimensional wireframes.

CDL files are used to display and store design information for a 3D product related to a wireframe including lines, measurements, and geometry.

ConceptDraw PRO

In this application, ConceptDraw Pro, an application that creates data visualizations and flowcharts, uses CDL files as a library file, containing new shapes or objects usable in a diagram.

They are basically shape libraries.

ConceptDraw is part of the ConceptDraw Office suite.

To open and edit a CDL file you must first make sure of the file type and then you must have one of the following programs installed:

How Can I Open CDL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CDL file is to find a CDL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDL 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 CDL 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 CDL file opener then try to search online for "CDL viewer", "application to open CDL file" or "open CDL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CDL file

How Can I Open CDL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CDL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDL 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 CDL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CDL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CDL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CDL file then try to search for "CDL viewer", "application to open CDL file" or "read CDL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CDL file

How Can I Open CDL File on Android

If you downloaded a CDL 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 CDL 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 "CDL".
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 "CDL viewer", "CDL 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 CDL File on iPhone or iPad

To open CDL 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 CDL 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 "CDL". This way you can find apps which can open CDL 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 "CDL viewer" or "CDL file" online in your favorite search engine.

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