What is MCD file?
The fileformat for VectorWorks files is the .mcd extension. This file contains a drawing and the data that goes along with it. A .mcd file has a header which includes the path and name of the project, followed by an array of points that define the boundaries of an object or space, such as vertices, edges, surfaces, or sub-surfaces.
MCD Format details
| Full Name | VectorWorks Drawing Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nemetschek AG |
| Category | Vector Image Files |
Tools that will help you view MCD files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the MCD extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the MCD file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the MCD file differently than the application dedicated to handling the MCD file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the MCD file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the MCD file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the MCD file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
MCD File Viewers
- Vectorworks