Tips to open SOI file
Can't open the SOI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SOI files as well as a list of programs that support SOI files.
SOI file extension
| File Name |
MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The SOI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SOI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SOI file on each system platform.
What is SOI file?
The SOI file has been categorized as Graphic Files. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Rapidform Explorer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Rapidform, Inc..
How to open SOI file?
An often recurring problem with MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner is that SOI is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SOI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SOI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Rapidform Explorer
In this case, you should first verify that the Rapidform Explorer application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Rapidform Explorer into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SOI files.
Programs to open SOI file
Remember to download programs supporting SOI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Rapidform Explorer with SOI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SOI file still does not use the Rapidform Explorer program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SOI file with the Rapidform Explorer application.
Step 3. Update Rapidform Explorer to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Rapidform Explorer program with the MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Rapidform, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SOI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SOI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SOI or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected SOI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of SOI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SOI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SOI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SOI to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SOI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SOI file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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