Tips to open ARD file
Can't open the ARD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ARD files as well as a list of programs that support ARD files.
ARD file extension
| File Name |
ArtiosCAD Workspace Format |
| File Developer |
Esko |
| File Category |
CAD Files |
The ARD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ARD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ARD file on each system platform.
What is ARD file?
The file in the ARD format belongs to the CAD Files category. It was designed by Esko. Additionally, the CAD Files category contains 158 of other files. ArtiosCAD Workspace 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. The ArtiosCAD application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Esko.
How to open ARD file?
The most common problem when using ArtiosCAD Workspace Format is that a specific ARD is not associated with the program. This causes the file ARD to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ARD 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 ArtiosCAD
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArtiosCAD program installed. This can be achieved by typing ArtiosCAD 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 ARD files.
Programs to open ARD file
Remember to download programs supporting ARD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArtiosCAD with ARD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ARD file still does not use the ArtiosCAD program, it means no association. 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 set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ARD file with the ArtiosCAD program.
Step 3. Update ArtiosCAD to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArtiosCAD with ArtiosCAD Workspace Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Esko website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ARD file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the ARD file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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 ARD file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ARD files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of ARD 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ARD files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Esko help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ARD 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the ARD file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ARD to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ARD file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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