Sorts of XMCD Files

Leading XMCD Type

.XMCD

Extension:	.xmcd
Type:	Mathcad Worksheet File

Mathcad Worksheet File is an XML-based worksheet for an engineering calculation program. It contains both math and text elements.

Organization:	Parametric Technology Corporation
Class:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xmcd

Software Programs That Open The Mathcad Worksheet File:

PTC Mathcad Prime by PTC

Windows

SMath Studio by Open Source

Windows

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Sources of XMCD Problems

Troubles Opening XMCD Files

Missing PTC Mathcad Prime

If you attempt to load your XMCD file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open XMCD Files". Customarily, this means that PTC Mathcad Prime is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the XMCD file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens XMCD files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Wrong Version of PTC Mathcad Prime is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of PTC Mathcad Prime installed that's incompatible with your Mathcad Worksheet File type. Visit the PTC website to download (or purchase) the latest version of PTC Mathcad Prime. The primary cause of this problem is that your Mathcad Worksheet File file was created by a different (newer) version of PTC Mathcad Prime than what's installed.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the XMCD file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening XMCD files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading XMCD Files

Although you might already have PTC Mathcad Prime or another XMCD-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Mathcad Worksheet File files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading XMCD files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

• XMCD file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Unintentional removal of the description of the XMCD file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of PTC Mathcad Prime or other XMCD-related program
• XMCD file corruption
• The XMCD is infected with a virus
• XMCD-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Mathcad Worksheet File file successfully