Tips to open CATRASTER file
Can't open the CATRASTER file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CATRASTER files as well as a list of programs that support CATRASTER files.
CATRASTER file extension
| File Name |
CATIA Raster |
| File Developer |
Dassault Systèmes S.A. |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The CATRASTER file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CATRASTER files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CATRASTER file on each system platform.
What is CATRASTER file?
The file with the extension CATRASTER is the 3D Image Files file type. The creator of this file is Dassault Systèmes S.A.. 3D Image Files consists of 622 similar files. CATIA Raster 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 main program that supports this format is CATIA. This was created by Dassault Syst?mes S.A..
How to open CATRASTER file?
The main problem with CATIA Raster is that the CATRASTER file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open CATRASTER, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CATRASTER 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 CATIA
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that CATIA is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name CATIA in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open CATRASTER files.
Programs to open CATRASTER file
Remember to download programs supporting CATRASTER files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of CATIA with CATRASTER files
If, despite the installed application, the CATRASTER file does not start in the CATIA application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the CATIA application as the default for handling the CATRASTER file.
Step 3. Update CATIA to the latest version
If, however, after binding CATIA with CATIA Raster there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Dassault Syst?mes S.A. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CATRASTER 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 CATRASTER file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CATRASTER or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover CATRASTER files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of CATRASTER file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular CATRASTER file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Dassault Systèmes S.A. help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CATRASTER 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 CATRASTER to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the CATRASTER file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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