Tips to open BRG file
Can't open the BRG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BRG files as well as a list of programs that support BRG files.
BRG file extension
| File Name |
ProjectWise User Settings Format |
| File Developer |
Bentley Systems |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The BRG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BRG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BRG file on each system platform.
What is BRG file?
The file in the BRG format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Bentley Systems. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. ProjectWise User Settings Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is ProjectWise. This was created by Bentley Systems, Incorporated.
How to open BRG file?
The main problem with ProjectWise User Settings Format is that the BRG file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open BRG, 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 BRG 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 ProjectWise
The first step is to check if the computer has the ProjectWise program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ProjectWise in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BRG files.
Programs to open BRG file
Remember to download programs supporting BRG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ProjectWise with BRG files
If, despite the installed application, the BRG file does not start in the ProjectWise application, you must create a file association. 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BRG file with the ProjectWise application.
Step 3. Update ProjectWise to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ProjectWise program, it is possible that ProjectWise User Settings Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Bentley Systems, Incorporated website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BRG file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The BRG file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the BRG 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. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BRG file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BRG files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BRG files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BRG files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Bentley Systems, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BRG 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move BRG to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the BRG file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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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