CDML File Extension

What is CDML file?

Full format name of files that use CDML extension is Creately Document Markup Language Document Format. CDML files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. CDML file belongs to the Text Files category just like 440 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports CDML files is Creately Desktop. Software named Creately Desktop was created by Cinergix. In order to find more detailed information on the software and CDML files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support CDML file extension

The following listing features CDML-compatible programs. CDML files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 11/01/2021

How to open file with CDML extension?

Being unable to open files with CDML extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with CDML extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Creately Desktop

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CDML files is that no program that can handle CDML files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Creately Desktop. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Creately Desktop installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Cinergix website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Creately Desktop

If you already have Creately Desktop installed on your systems and CDML files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Creately Desktop cannot handle files with CDML may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Creately Desktop is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CDML files to Creately Desktop

If you have the latest version of Creately Desktop installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CDML on your device. 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

• Right-click the CDML file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Creately Desktop is installed, check the Always use this app to open CDML files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the CDML file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CDML extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the CDML for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the CDML file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the CDML in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the CDML is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the CDML file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the CDML file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If you obtained the problematic CDML file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 CDML file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Creately Document Markup Language Document Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Creately Desktop

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CDML extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Creately Document Markup Language Document Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CDML files affecting older versions of given software.

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