Tips to open AN1 file
Can't open the AN1 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AN1 files as well as a list of programs that support AN1 files.
AN1 file extension
| File Name |
DeLorme Street Atlas Drawing Format |
| File Developer |
DeLorme |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The AN1 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AN1 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AN1 file on each system platform.
What is AN1 file?
The AN1 file has been categorized as Data Files. It was designed by DeLorme. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. DeLorme Street Atlas Drawing Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use GPSBabel to handle this file. This is a program created by GPSBabel.org. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Xmap will apply when it is not possible to use GPSBabel.
How to open AN1 file?
The most common problem when using DeLorme Street Atlas Drawing Format is that a specific AN1 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open AN1, 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 AN1 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 GPSBabel
In this case, you should first verify that the GPSBabel application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing GPSBabel into the operating 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 AN1 files.
Programs to open AN1 file
Remember to download programs supporting AN1 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of GPSBabel with AN1 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AN1 file to open in the GPSBabel application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the AN1 file with the GPSBabel application.
Step 3. Update GPSBabel to the latest version
If, despite the association of the GPSBabel program with the DeLorme Street Atlas Drawing 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 GPSBabel.org website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AN1 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The AN1 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to AN1 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AN1 file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AN1 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the AN1 files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 AN1 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use DeLorme help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file AN1 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move AN1 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the AN1 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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