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.DCN File Extension

  • Developer by: Autodesk, Inc.
  • Category: Settings, options, themes or skins Files

What are .DCN files and how to open them?

Can't open .DCN file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DCN file.

What is a .DCN file extension?

.DCN file extension is created by Autodesk, Inc.. .DCN has been classified as Settings, options, themes or skins Files.

.DCN is Autodesk depth slope definition

The dcn file suffix is associated with applications developed by Autodesk, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and others.

The dcn file contains depth slope definition stored in ASCII text format.


How to open:

Use compatible tools to work with *.dcn files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .dcn file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .DCN files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DCN files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DCN file format
  2. You need to check the .DCN file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)