Tips to open BNA file
Can't open the BNA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BNA files as well as a list of programs that support BNA files.
BNA file extension
| File Name |
Atlas Boundary Format |
| File Developer |
Golden Software |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The BNA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BNA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BNA file on each system platform.
What is BNA file?
The file with the extension BNA is the Text Files file type. The author of this format is Golden Software. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. Atlas Boundary Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Didger. This was created by Golden Software, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. MapViewer will apply when it is not possible to use Didger.
How to open BNA file?
The main problem with Atlas Boundary Format is that the BNA file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open BNA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BNA 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 Didger
In this case, you should first verify that the Didger application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Didger in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support BNA files.
Programs to open BNA file
Remember to download programs supporting BNA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Didger with BNA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BNA file still does not use the Didger 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. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BNA file with the Didger program.
Step 3. Update Didger to the latest version
If, however, after binding Didger with Atlas Boundary Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 BNA 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. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BNA file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BNA or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected BNA file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BNA 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BNA files. 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 BNA 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the BNA 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 it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BNA file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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