CIC File Extension

What is CIC file?

Full format name of files that use CIC extension is Hitachi Ladder Editor Circuit Comment Format. Files with CIC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with CIC extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Ladder Editor is by far the most used program for working with CIC files. On the official website of Hitachi developer not only will you find detailed information about theLadder Editor software, but also about CIC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support CIC file extension

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

Updated: 09/01/2020

How to open file with CIC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CIC files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with CIC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Ladder Editor software

Problems with opening and working with CIC files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CIC files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Ladder Editor and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CIC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Ladder Editor installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Hitachi website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Ladder Editor

If you already have Ladder Editor installed on your systems and CIC 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. This can be one of the causes why CIC files are not compatible with Ladder Editor. The latest version of Ladder Editor should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Ladder Editor to CIC files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate CIC files with latest version of Ladder Editor you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the CIC file and choose 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 Ladder Editor is installed, check the Always use this app to open CIC files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CIC file open the file menu and choose 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 CIC extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the CIC file is complete and free of errors

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

1. The CIC may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the CIC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the CIC file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the CIC file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with CIC extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Ladder Editor

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CIC 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 Hitachi Ladder Editor Circuit Comment Format file. It may be the case that the CIC files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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