Tips to open APL file
Can't open the APL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open APL files as well as a list of programs that support APL files.
APL file extension
| File Name |
ArcPad Layer Format |
| File Developer |
ESRI |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The APL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the APL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the APL file on each system platform.
What is APL file?
The file in the APL format belongs to the GIS Files category. The author of this format is ESRI. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. ArcPad Layer Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use ArcGIS Desktop to handle this file. This is a program created by Esri.
How to open APL file?
The main problem with ArcPad Layer Format is that the APL file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open APL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the APL 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 ArcGIS Desktop
In this case, you should first verify that the ArcGIS Desktop application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ArcGIS Desktop 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. Below is a list of programs that support the file APL.
Programs to open APL file
Remember to download programs supporting APL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with APL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the APL file still does not use the ArcGIS Desktop 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the APL file with the ArcGIS Desktop program.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArcGIS Desktop with ArcPad Layer Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Esri website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the APL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The APL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the APL file. 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our APL file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover APL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the APL file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
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 APL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ESRI help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted APL files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the APL file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. 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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