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Basic information about CDE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CDE（*.CDE or *.cde）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CDE file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the CDE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CDE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CDE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CDE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CDE file?
  • How to open a CDE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CDE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CDE file?
  • How to convert CDE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CDE file format?


1.Detail information about CDE file extension: CADKEY Dynamic Extension

File type CADKEY Dynamic Extension Category 3D Image Files
Developer Kubotek USA Inc. File format N/A
Description CDE file is a CADKEY Dynamic Extension developed by Kubotek USA Inc.. CDE is a file extension commonly associated with CADKEY Dynamic Extension files. Kubotek USA Inc. defined the CADKEY Dynamic Extension format standard. CDE files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. The most popular software that supports CDE files is CADKEY. CADKEY software was developed by Kubotek USA Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about CDE files or the CADKEY software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDE files

Windows		 CADKEY



Can't open a CDE file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CDE”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CDE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CDE file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of CDE files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a CDE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CDE file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CDE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the CDE file is damaged.
  • Whether the CDE file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the CDE file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the CDE file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the CDE file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CDE file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CDE file.

If the CDE file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.