Tips to open AQM file

Can't open the AQM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AQM files as well as a list of programs that support AQM files.

AQM file extension

File Name AlpineQuest Map Format
File Developer MOBAC
File Category GIS Files

The AQM file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AQM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AQM file on each system platform.

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What is AQM file?

The file in the AQM format belongs to the GIS Files category. The creator of this file is MOBAC. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. AlpineQuest Map Format is most often found on 4 operating systems. These systems consist of Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. The AlpineQuest programs will also handle the file when the Mobile Atlas Creator program does not fulfill its role.

How to open AQM file?

The main problem with AlpineQuest Map Format is that the AQM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that AQM 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 AQM 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 Mobile Atlas Creator

In this case, you should first verify that the Mobile Atlas Creator application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Mobile Atlas Creator in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file AQM.

Step 2. Create association of Mobile Atlas Creator with AQM files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AQM file to open in the Mobile Atlas Creator application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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 select the desired program. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Mobile Atlas Creator application as the default for handling the AQM file.

Step 3. Update Mobile Atlas Creator to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Mobile Atlas Creator program with the AlpineQuest Map Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AQM file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to AQM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AQM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected AQM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AQM 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.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AQM file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file AQM 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.
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 AQM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the AQM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AQM file again. However, some background programs may block the AQM file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.