DCH File Extension

What is DCH file?

DCH is a file extension commonly associated with Draft Choice Drawing Format files. DCH file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. DCH file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The software recommended for managing DCH files is DipTrace. Software named DipTrace was created by Novarm Limited. In order to find more detailed information on the software and DCH files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support DCH file extension

Programs that can handle DCH files are as follows. Files with DCH suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 09/06/2020

How to open file with DCH extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening DCH files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Draft Choice Drawing Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with DCH files.

Step 1. Download and install DipTrace

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports DCH files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the DipTrace developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download DipTrace installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Novarm Limited website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of DipTrace and update if needed

You still cannot access DCH files although DipTrace is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why DCH files are not compatible with DipTrace. The latest version of DipTrace should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Draft Choice Drawing Format files with DipTrace

After installing DipTrace (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open DCH files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the DCH 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 DipTrace is installed, check the Always use this app to open DCH files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the DCH file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select DipTrace and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DCH extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the DCH for errors

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

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

Should it happed that the DCH 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. DCH file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the DCH file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 DCH extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Draft Choice Drawing Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle DipTrace

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Draft Choice Drawing Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DCH files affecting older versions of given software.

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