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Open DWL File

A DWL extension file is a file used as a lock, created by TurboCAD, a program used to produce 2D and 3D designs.

More about TurboCAD

TurboCAD is an advanced platform for creating 3D architectural and engineering drawings and models, extensible through plugins.

TurboCAD comes with an SDK for developers and companies that want to extend its capabilities.

TurboCAD has advanced tools for drafting and modeling, including parametric constraints, advanced rendering, lighting, and materials.

With TurboCAD it is possible to coordinate the documentation aspects of the project in an integrated way during modeling, easily interacting with other applications and offering support for a wide range of files.

Role of a DWL file in TurboCAD

TurboCAD creates DWL files when a drawing file is opened.

The DWL file stores lock information when a drawing, saved in TCW format, is open in the program.

DWL files are used to prevent concurrent access to a drawing, which can cause the file to become corrupted.

It is not necessary to open and edit a DWL file, since these act as intermediate process files, they are automatically deleted when the drawing is closed.

Software to work with a DWL file

TurboCAD

How Can I Open DWL File on Windows

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

How Can I Open DWL File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open DWL File on Android

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

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

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