VCI File Extension

What is VCI file?

Full format name of files that use VCI extension is VPHybridCAD Native Drawing Format. VPHybridCAD Native Drawing Format format was developed by softelec. VCI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with VCI extension are categorized as 3D Image Files files. The 3D Image Files subset comprises 622 various file formats. The most popular software that supports VCI files is VPHybridCAD. Software named VPHybridCAD was created by softelec. In order to find more detailed information on the software and VCI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support VCI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support VCI files. Files with VCI suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with VCI extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening VCI files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with VCI 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. Get the VPHybridCAD

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening VCI files is that no program that can handle VCI files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the VPHybridCAD developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy 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 VPHybridCAD installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit softelec website and download from their official repositories.

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

If the problems with opening VCI files still occur even after installing VPHybridCAD, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of VPHybridCAD is available. 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 VCI files are not compatible with VPHybridCAD. The latest version of VPHybridCAD should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign VPHybridCAD to VCI files

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the VCI file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where VPHybridCAD is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open VCI files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected VCI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select VPHybridCAD and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with VCI extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the VCI is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the VCI file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

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

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

If you obtained the problematic VCI 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 VCI 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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle VPHybridCAD

If the systems has insufficient resources to open VCI 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 VPHybridCAD Native Drawing Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with VCI files affecting older versions of given software.

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