Tips to open BLN file
Can't open the BLN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BLN files as well as a list of programs that support BLN files.
BLN file extension
| File Name |
Golden Software Blanking Format |
| File Developer |
Golden Software |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The BLN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BLN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BLN file on each system platform.
What is BLN file?
The file in the BLN format belongs to the Data Files category. It was designed by Golden Software. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Golden Software Blanking 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. The main program that supports this format is Grapher. This was created by Golden Software, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. Voxler, MapViewer will apply when it is not possible to use Grapher.
How to open BLN file?
The most common problem when using Golden Software Blanking Format is that a specific BLN is not associated with the program. This causes the file BLN to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BLN 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 Grapher
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Grapher is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Grapher into the 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 BLN.
Programs to open BLN file
Remember to download programs supporting BLN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Grapher with BLN files
If, despite the installed application, the BLN file does not start in the Grapher application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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 BLN file with the Grapher program.
Step 3. Update Grapher to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Grapher program with the Golden Software Blanking Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Golden Software, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BLN file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to BLN 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BLN or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected BLN file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BLN file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BLN file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Golden Software, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file BLN 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the BLN file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the BLN file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BLN to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BLN file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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