Tips to open BT file
Can't open the BT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BT files as well as a list of programs that support BT files.
BT file extension
| File Name |
Binary Terrain Format |
| File Developer |
Ben Discoe |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The BT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BT file on each system platform.
What is BT file?
The BT file has been categorized as GIS Files. The creator of this file is Ben Discoe. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Binary Terrain Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. The VTBuilder programs will also handle the file when the AutoDEM program does not fulfill its role.
How to open BT file?
The most common problem when using Binary Terrain Format is that a specific BT is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open BT, 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 BT 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 AutoDEM
The first step is to check if the computer has the AutoDEM program installed. This can be achieved by typing AutoDEM into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BT with AutoDEM. Below is a list of programs that support the file BT.
Programs to open BT file
Remember to download programs supporting BT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AutoDEM with BT files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BT file still does not use the AutoDEM program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the AutoDEM application as the default for handling the BT file.
Step 3. Update AutoDEM to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the AutoDEM program, it is possible that Binary Terrain Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BT file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BT file. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BT file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BT 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 BT 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BT files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the BT file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the BT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BT file again. However, some background programs may block the BT file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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