Tips to open BMI file
Can't open the BMI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BMI files as well as a list of programs that support BMI files.
BMI file extension
| File Name |
3ds Max Plug-in |
| File Developer |
Autodesk |
| File Category |
Plugin Files |
The BMI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BMI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BMI file on each system platform.
What is BMI file?
The file with the extension BMI is the Plugin Files file type. The author of this format is Autodesk. Plugin Files consists of 179 similar files. 3ds Max Plug-in 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.
How to open BMI file?
An often recurring problem with 3ds Max Plug-in is that BMI is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open BMI, 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 BMI 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 3ds Max
The first step is to check if the computer has the 3ds Max program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name 3ds Max 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 BMI.
Programs to open BMI file
Remember to download programs supporting BMI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of 3ds Max with BMI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BMI file to open in the 3ds Max application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the 3ds Max application as the default for handling the BMI file.
Step 3. Update 3ds Max to the latest version
If, despite the association of the 3ds Max program with the 3ds Max Plug-in 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 BMI 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 BMI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the BMI file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BMI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected BMI 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 BMI 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BMI file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file BMI 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 BMI to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the BMI 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 BMI file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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