Tips to open AVL file
Can't open the AVL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AVL files as well as a list of programs that support AVL files.
AVL file extension
| File Name |
ArcView Legend Format |
| File Developer |
ESRI |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The AVL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AVL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AVL file on each system platform.
What is AVL file?
The file in the AVL 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. ArcView Legend Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use ArcGIS Desktop to handle this file. This is a program created by Esri. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. ArcView will apply when it is not possible to use ArcGIS Desktop.
How to open AVL file?
The most common problem when using ArcView Legend Format is that a specific AVL is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open AVL, 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 AVL 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArcGIS Desktop program installed. To do this, enter the name ArcGIS Desktop into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AVL with ArcGIS Desktop. Below you will find a list of applications that support AVL files.
Programs to open AVL file
Remember to download programs supporting AVL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with AVL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the AVL 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the AVL file with the ArcGIS Desktop application.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArcGIS Desktop with ArcView Legend 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 AVL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The AVL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to AVL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AVL or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AVL 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 AVL files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AVL files. You can restore the file from a backup or use ESRI help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file AVL 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move AVL to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the AVL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AVL file again. However, some background programs may block the AVL file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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