Tips to open CHEM file

Can't open the CHEM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CHEM files as well as a list of programs that support CHEM files.

CHEM file extension

File Name WRF/CHEM Chemical Data Format
File Category Misc Files

The CHEM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CHEM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CHEM file on each system platform.

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What is CHEM file?

The file with the extension CHEM is the Misc Files file type. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. WRF/CHEM Chemical Data Format appears on 1 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 Windows. The main program that supports this format is bqEASY. This was created by Texas Instruments Inc..

How to open CHEM file?

An often recurring problem with WRF/CHEM Chemical Data Format is that CHEM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open CHEM, 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 CHEM 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 bqEASY

In this case, you should first verify that the bqEASY application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name bqEASY into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open CHEM files.

Programs to open CHEM file

Remember to download programs supporting CHEM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

bqEASY
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Step 2. Create association of bqEASY with CHEM files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CHEM file still does not use the bqEASY program, it means no 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the bqEASY application as the default for handling the CHEM file.

Step 3. Update bqEASY to the latest version

If, however, after binding bqEASY with WRF/CHEM Chemical Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Texas Instruments Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CHEM 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CHEM file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our CHEM file. Sometimes virus-infected CHEM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the CHEM 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 CHEM files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CHEM 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. 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 CHEM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the CHEM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CHEM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CHEM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.