CDL file format description
Many people share .cdl files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .cdl file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .cdl files.
8 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.cdl - Common Data Form Language File
The CDL data files are related to NetCDF Operator. The CDL file is a Common Data Form Language File. CDL (network Common Data form Language) provides a convenient way of describing netCDF datasets in ASCII form. NetCDF (Network Common Data Form) is a machine-independent, self-describing, binary data format standard for exchanging scientific data.
- Application:
- NetCDF Operator
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/x-netcdf
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Common Data Form Language File related extensions:
.cdl - Maxon Cinema 4D Plugin
The CDL other files are related to Maxon Cinema 4D. The CDL file is a Maxon Cinema 4D Plugin. Maxon Cinema 4D is a flexible and powerful modeling, animation, and rendering tool.
- Application:
- Maxon Cinema 4D
- Category:
- Other files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Maxon Cinema 4D Plugin related extensions:
.cdl - Circuit Description Language Data
The CDL document files are related to Cadence Design System. The CDL file is a Circuit Description Language Data. Circuit Description Language is a kind of netlist, a description of an electronic circuit.
- Application:
- Cadence Design System
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Circuit Description Language Data related extensions:
.cdl - SignLab Vector Graphics Data
The CDL document files are related to SignLab. The CDL file is a SignLab Vector Graphics Data. SignLab is a design and production workflow technology for signage and large format display-type graphics such as physical signs, labels, decals and display graphics.
- Application:
- SignLab
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- SignLab Vector Graphics Data related extensions:
.cdl - ConceptDraw PRO Library
The CDL data files are related to ConceptDraw PRO. The CDL file is a ConceptDraw PRO Library. ConceptDraw PRO is a tool for managing single or multiple projects.
- Application:
- ConceptDraw PRO
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- ConceptDraw PRO Library related extensions:
.cdl - NetCDF CDL Metadata
The CDL data files are related to ncview. The CDL file is a NetCDF CDL Metadata. NetCDF (Network Common Data Form) is a set of software libraries and self-describing, machine-independent data formats that support the creation, access, and sharing of array-oriented scientific data.
- Application:
- ncview
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- NetCDF CDL Metadata related extensions:
-
- .cdf
- netCDF Data
.cdl - CaseWare Working Papers Document
The CDL document files are related to CaseWare Working Papers. The CDL file is a CaseWare Working Papers Document. Caseware Working Papers is a financial management and reporting software package.
- Application:
- CaseWare Working Papers
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- CaseWare Working Papers Document related extensions:
.cadl - CADKEY CAD Advanced Design Language File
The CADL document files are related to CADKEY. The CADL file is a CADKEY CAD Advanced Design Language File. CADKEY was the premier 2D CAD Software system in the 1990’s. It was also the first 3D CAD system to run on a Personal Computer.
- Application:
- CADKEY
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- cdl
- CADKEY CAD Advanced Design Language File related extensions:
Naturally, other applications may also use the .cdl file extension. Even harmful programs can create .cdl files. Be especially cautious with .cdl files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .cdl file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows can't open this file:
example.cdl
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
The .cdl file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
ccl, cd, cd1, cdi, cdk, cdm, cdo, cdp, cel, cfl, cl, cld, crl, csl, cvl
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
Similar file extensions in our database:
- .cdk
- CADKEY Document
- .cel
- Lumena Cell Information
- .cld
- ClamAV Local Database
- .cxl
- Tekla Structural Designer Neutral Data
- .ddl
- C64 Doodle Image
- .cel
- CIMFast Event Language Source Code
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