.MCD File Extension

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

Type 1: MiniCAD Design File

General Information

Title MCD File Extension
Extension .mcd
Full Form MiniCAD Design File
File Type CAD File
Developer Graphisoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store CAD designs
Additional Functions 3D modeling, 2D drafting
Features Vector-based, Layer support

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Architectural Design Yes
Engineering Drawings Yes
Landscape Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Software updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version As part of Vectorworks

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vwx, .dwg, .dxf, .igs

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Vectorworks Paid Windows, Mac

Type 2: Mathcad Document

The .mcd file extension is related to MathCAD, an industry standard for engineering calculations. mcd is one of the default document formats of MathCAD developed by Parametric Technology Corporation f...

General Information

Title MCD File Extension
Extension .mcd
Full Form Mathcad Document
File Type Document File
Developer PTC
MIME Type application/mathcad

File Function

Primary Function Store mathematical calculations
Additional Functions Visualize data, Share work
Features Supports formulas, Graphical display

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Engineering Calculations Yes
Educational Purposes Yes
Documentation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Regular updates, Scanning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Mathcad Prime 7 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xmcd, .mcdx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Mathcad Licensed Windows
Mathcad Prime Licensed Windows