I cannot open a DWL2 file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with DWL2 files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening DWL2 will be resolved!
DWL2 File Extension
- File type AutoCAD Drawing Lock
- File developer Autodesk, Inc.
- File category CAD Files
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What is a(n) DWL2 file?
The .DWL2 file is created automatically by AutoCAD when editing the drawing by the user and is automatically deleted after work.
Its task is to block the same file from opening twice, eliminating the likelihood of file damage caused by editing it by several users at once.
How to open DWL2 file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with DWL2 extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports DWL2 files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open DWL2 files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support DWL2 files
Step 2. Verify whether DWL2 files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports DWL2 files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with DWL2 files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support DWL2 files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open DWL2 files with the selected program.
Changing DWL2 file association in registry
File association for DWL2 files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check DWL2 file for other errors
- DWL2 file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening DWL2 files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected DWL2 file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For DWL2 files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
