BCA File Extension

What is BCA file?

BCA is a file extension commonly associated with Allplan Backup Catalog files. Allplan Backup Catalog specification was created by Nemetschek AG. Files with BCA extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. BCA file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. Allplan Engineering is by far the most used program for working with BCA files. Software named Allplan Engineering was created by Nemetschek AG. In order to find more detailed information on the software and BCA files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support BCA file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support BCA files. BCA 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 BCA extension?

Being unable to open files with BCA extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with BCA extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BCA files.

Step 1. Download and install Allplan Engineering

Problems with opening and working with BCA files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BCA files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Allplan Engineering. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Allplan Engineering installed is by going to developer’s website (Nemetschek AG) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Allplan Engineering and update if needed

If the problems with opening BCA files still occur even after installing Allplan Engineering, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Allplan Engineering is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Allplan Engineering cannot handle files with BCA may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Allplan Engineering is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BCA files to Allplan Engineering

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BCA files with latest version of Allplan Engineering you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the BCA with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Allplan Engineering is installed, check the Always use this app to open BCA files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BCA extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 BCA extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the BCA for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BCA file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the BCA is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the BCA file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with BCA extension is complete and error-free

If the BCA file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with BCA extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Allplan Engineering

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support BCA files. Close all running programs and try opening the BCA file.

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 Allplan Backup Catalog file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BCA files affecting older versions of given software.

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