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Basic information about RDC file

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

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


1.Detail information about RDC file extension: IDRISI Raster Documentation File

File type IDRISI Raster Documentation File Category GIS Files
Developer Clark Labs File format N/A
Description RDC file is a IDRISI Raster Documentation File developed by Clark Labs. GIS metadata file created by IDRISI Taiga, a program used for imaging spatial data; saves descriptive information about the raster image stored in a .RST file; also can store a reference to the .REF geographical reference file for the image, as well as an .SMP palette file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RDC files

Windows		 Clark Labs TerrSet
Clark Labs Land Change Modeler
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
ERDAS IMAGINE
GDAL
ArcGIS Desktop
IDRISI Taiga

Linux		 GDAL



Can't open a RDC 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.RDC”。

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 RDC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RDC 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.