RDC File Extension

What is RDC file?

RDC is a file extension commonly associated with IDRISI Raster Documentation Format files. Clark Labs defined the IDRISI Raster Documentation Format format standard. RDC files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Windows. Files with RDC extension are categorized as GIS Files files. The GIS Files subset comprises 255 various file formats. The most popular program for handling RDC files is IDRISI Taiga, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support RDC file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open RDC files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. RDC files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with RDC extension?

Problems with accessing RDC may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to IDRISI Raster Documentation Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install IDRISI Taiga software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports RDC files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing IDRISI Taiga or different compatible program, such as ArcGIS Desktop, GDAL. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download IDRISI Taiga installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of IDRISI Taiga and update if needed

If you already have IDRISI Taiga installed on your systems and RDC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that IDRISI Taiga cannot handle files with RDC may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using IDRISI Taiga.

Step 3. Assign IDRISI Taiga to RDC files

After installing IDRISI Taiga (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open RDC files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the RDC file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where IDRISI Taiga is installed, check the Always use this app to open RDC files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected RDC file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with RDC extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the RDC for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the RDC file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the RDC file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the RDC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the RDC file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the RDC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the RDC file’s structure is intact

If the RDC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the RDC file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the IDRISI Raster Documentation Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open IDRISI Taiga

If the systems has insufficient resources to open RDC files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with IDRISI Raster Documentation Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle RDC files.

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