.CDL File Extension

CDL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: CADKEY Wireframe Design File

General Information

Title CDL File Extension
Extension .cdl
Full Form CADKEY Wireframe Design File
File Type CAD File
Developer CADKEY Corporation
MIME Type application/cadkey

File Function

Primary Function Store wireframe models
Additional Functions Store CAD designs
Features 2D design, 3D design

File Characteristics

Quality Precision designs
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Mechanical Design Yes
Engineering Yes
Product Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version CADKEY 99 (1997)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .prt, .ckd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CADKEY Discontinued Windows
Kubotek KeyCreator Paid Windows

Type 2: ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Library

The CDL file is a library used by ConceptDraw PRO. ConceptDraw PRO contains vector drawing tools and graphics libraries. The CDL file enables saving and distributing shape libraries. CDL files can be ...

General Information

Title CDL File Extension
Extension .cdl
Full Form ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Library
File Type Vector Image File
Developer CS Odessa
MIME Type application/x-conceptdraw

File Function

Primary Function Store objects
Additional Functions Share objects, Extend software capabilities
Features Vector elements, Pre-drawn objects

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Diagrams Yes
Technical Drawings Yes
Flowcharts Yes
Project Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Authorized sharing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Corresponds to ConceptDraw DIAGRAM version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cdmz, .cddz

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Paid Windows, Mac