Tips to open DLG file
Can't open the DLG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DLG files as well as a list of programs that support DLG files.
DLG file extension
| File Name |
Digital Line Graph |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The DLG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DLG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DLG file on each system platform.
What is DLG file?
The file with the extension DLG is the GIS Files file type. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Digital Line Graph 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 FME Desktop application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Safe Software Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use TatukGIS Viewer in case FME Desktop cannot be used.
How to open DLG file?
The main problem with Digital Line Graph is that the DLG file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that DLG files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DLG 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 FME Desktop
In this case, you should first verify that the FME Desktop application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name FME Desktop into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DLG with FME Desktop. Below you will find a list of applications that support DLG files.
Programs to open DLG file
Remember to download programs supporting DLG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FME Desktop with DLG files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DLG file still does not use the FME Desktop program, it means no association. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the FME Desktop application as the default for handling the DLG file.
Step 3. Update FME Desktop to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the FME Desktop program, it is possible that Digital Line Graph requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Safe Software Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DLG 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 DLG files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DLG file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DLG file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of DLG file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DLG file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DLG 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 DLG to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the DLG 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 DLG to close. 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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