Tips to open BMPW file
Can't open the BMPW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BMPW files as well as a list of programs that support BMPW files.
BMPW file extension
| File Name |
Blender GIS World Data Format |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The BMPW file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BMPW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BMPW file on each system platform.
What is BMPW file?
The file with the extension BMPW is the GIS Files file type. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Blender GIS World Data Format appears on 3 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 Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Blender to handle this file. This is a program created by Stichting Blender Foundation. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the BMPW file. You can use Blender GIS in case Blender cannot be used.
How to open BMPW file?
An often recurring problem with Blender GIS World Data Format is that BMPW is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open BMPW, 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 BMPW 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 Blender
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Blender is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Blender in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BMPW with Blender. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BMPW files.
Programs to open BMPW file
Remember to download programs supporting BMPW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Blender with BMPW files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BMPW file to open in the Blender application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 BMPW file with the Blender program.
Step 3. Update Blender to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Blender program, it is possible that Blender GIS World Data Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Stichting Blender Foundation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BMPW file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't 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 BMPW files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BMPW file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BMPW files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BMPW file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BMPW file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BMPW files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move BMPW to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BMPW file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BMPW file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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