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Basic information about TCW file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TCW（*.TCW or *.tcw）, 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 TCW file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about TCW file extension: TurboCAD Drawing File

File type TurboCAD Drawing File Category CAD Files
Developer IMSI/Design File format N/A
Description TCW file is a TurboCAD Drawing File developed by IMSI/Design. Proprietary 2D/3D vector graphics format used by TurboCAD, a professional 2D and 3D design program; may contain a 2D layout, a single 3D model, or an entire 3D scene.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TCW files

Windows		 IMSI TurboCAD Pro 2017

macOS		 TurboCAD



How to convert TCW files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for TCW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TCW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

TCW to DWG TCW to PDF TCW to STEP TCW to STL
TCW to STP TCW to TC2 TCW to TC3 TCW to TCD
TCW to TCM


How to convert another files to TCW file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to TCW file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TCW conversion, you may use the option.

DWG to TCW STEP to TCW STP to TCW IGS to TCW
TCD to TCW TC3 to TCW


Can't open a TCW 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.TCW”。

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 TCW extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support TCW 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 TCW 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 TCW file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TCW 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 TCW file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the TCW 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.