Tips to open DGDAT file
Can't open the DGDAT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DGDAT files as well as a list of programs that support DGDAT files.
DGDAT file extension
| File Name |
DoubleGIS Database |
| File Developer |
2GIS |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The DGDAT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DGDAT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DGDAT file on each system platform.
What is DGDAT file?
The file with the extension DGDAT is the GIS Files file type. The author of this format is 2GIS. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. DoubleGIS Database is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use DoubleGIS to handle this file. This is a program created by 2GIS.
How to open DGDAT file?
The most common problem when using DoubleGIS Database is that a specific DGDAT is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open DGDAT, 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 DGDAT 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 DoubleGIS
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that DoubleGIS is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name DoubleGIS in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file DGDAT.
Programs to open DGDAT file
Remember to download programs supporting DGDAT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DoubleGIS with DGDAT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DGDAT file to open in the DoubleGIS application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DGDAT file with the DoubleGIS program.
Step 3. Update DoubleGIS to the latest version
If, despite the association of the DoubleGIS program with the DoubleGIS Database file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the 2GIS website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DGDAT file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to DGDAT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DGDAT file. However, remember that not every infected DGDAT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DGDAT file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DGDAT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting 2GIS, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DGDAT 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 DGDAT file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the DGDAT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DGDAT to close. 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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