Tips to open DSYM file
Can't open the DSYM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DSYM files as well as a list of programs that support DSYM files.
DSYM file extension
| File Name |
ArchiCAD For MAC Geometric Description Language Format |
| File Developer |
Graphisoft |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The DSYM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DSYM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DSYM file on each system platform.
What is DSYM file?
The file in the DSYM format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Graphisoft. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. ArchiCAD For MAC Geometric Description Language Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The ArchiCAD application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Graphisoft.
How to open DSYM file?
An often recurring problem with ArchiCAD For MAC Geometric Description Language Format is that DSYM is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DSYM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DSYM 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 ArchiCAD
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ArchiCAD is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ArchiCAD in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DSYM with ArchiCAD. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DSYM files.
Programs to open DSYM file
Remember to download programs supporting DSYM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArchiCAD with DSYM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DSYM file to open in the ArchiCAD application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 ArchiCAD application as the default for handling the DSYM file.
Step 3. Update ArchiCAD to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArchiCAD with ArchiCAD For MAC Geometric Description Language Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Graphisoft website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DSYM 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. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DSYM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DSYM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DSYM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of DSYM 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DSYM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Graphisoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DSYM except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the DSYM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the DSYM file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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