Tips to open C-MAP file
Can't open the C-MAP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open C-MAP files as well as a list of programs that support C-MAP files.
C-MAP file extension
| File Name |
C-map |
| File Developer |
Jeppesen Marine, Inc. |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The C-MAP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the C-MAP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the C-MAP file on each system platform.
What is C-MAP file?
The file in the C-MAP format belongs to the GIS Files category. It was designed by Jeppesen Marine, Inc.. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. C-map is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is C-map Max Cartography Catalog. This was created by Jeppesen Marine, Inc..
How to open C-MAP file?
The most common problem when using C-map is that a specific C-MAP is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open C-MAP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the C-MAP 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 C-map Max Cartography Catalog
In this case, you should first verify that the C-map Max Cartography Catalog application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name C-map Max Cartography Catalog 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 C-MAP files.
Programs to open C-MAP file
Remember to download programs supporting C-MAP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of C-map Max Cartography Catalog with C-MAP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the C-MAP file to open in the C-map Max Cartography Catalog application, but you can set it manually. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the C-MAP file with the C-map Max Cartography Catalog program.
Step 3. Update C-map Max Cartography Catalog to the latest version
If, despite the association of the C-map Max Cartography Catalog program with the C-map file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Jeppesen Marine, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the C-MAP 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:
The C-MAP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the C-MAP file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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 C-MAP or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover C-MAP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of C-MAP file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair C-MAP file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Jeppesen Marine, Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted C-MAP 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move C-MAP to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the C-MAP file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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