Tips to open BAS file

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

BAS file extension

File Name BASIC Source Code Format
File Category Developer Files

The BAS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BAS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BAS file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is BAS file?

The BAS file has been categorized as Developer Files. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. BASIC Source Code Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is BlitzMax. This was created by Blitz Research Ltd. There are also 8 alternative programs to handle the BAS file. You can use FreeBASIC, PureBasic, True BASIC, Microsoft Visual Studio in case BlitzMax cannot be used.

How to open BAS file?

An often recurring problem with BASIC Source Code Format is that BAS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BAS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BAS 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 BlitzMax

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that BlitzMax is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing BlitzMax into the operating system search engine. 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 BAS.

Step 2. Create association of BlitzMax with BAS files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BAS file still does not use the BlitzMax program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BAS file with the BlitzMax program.

Step 3. Update BlitzMax to the latest version

If, despite the association of the BlitzMax program with the BASIC Source Code Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Blitz Research Ltd website and install the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the BAS file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BAS file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected BAS 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 BAS file. 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BAS file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BAS 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. Copying the BAS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BAS to close. However, some background programs may block the BAS file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.