Tips to open AIM file
Can't open the AIM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AIM files as well as a list of programs that support AIM files.
AIM file extension
| File Name |
AIMMS ASCII Model Format |
| File Developer |
Paragon Decision Technology |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The AIM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AIM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AIM file on each system platform.
What is AIM file?
The file in the AIM format belongs to the Text Files category. It was designed by Paragon Decision Technology. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. AIMMS ASCII Model Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The AIMMS application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Paragon Decision Technology. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. Text editor, DarkStar One will apply when it is not possible to use AIMMS.
How to open AIM file?
The main problem with AIMMS ASCII Model Format is that the AIM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that AIM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AIM 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 AIMMS
The first step is to check if the computer has the AIMMS program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name AIMMS 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 AIM files.
Programs to open AIM file
Remember to download programs supporting AIM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AIMMS with AIM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AIM file to open in the AIMMS application, but you can set it manually. 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 set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the AIMMS application as the default for handling the AIM file.
Step 3. Update AIMMS to the latest version
If, despite the association of the AIMMS program with the AIMMS ASCII Model Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Paragon Decision Technology website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AIM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the AIM file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AIM file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected AIM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of AIM 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AIM files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Paragon Decision Technology
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AIM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the AIM file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the AIM 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 the problem persists, restart the machine.
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