Tips to open EDMX file
Can't open the EDMX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EDMX files as well as a list of programs that support EDMX files.
EDMX file extension
| File Name |
ADO.NET Entity Data Model Designer Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The EDMX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EDMX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EDMX file on each system platform.
What is EDMX file?
The file with the extension EDMX is the Developer Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. ADO.NET Entity Data Model Designer Format is supported by 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 Microsoft Visual Studio application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open EDMX file?
The most common problem when using ADO.NET Entity Data Model Designer Format is that a specific EDMX is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open EDMX, 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 EDMX 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 Microsoft Visual Studio
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Visual Studio program installed. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Visual Studio into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file EDMX.
Programs to open EDMX file
Remember to download programs supporting EDMX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Visual Studio with EDMX files
If, despite the installed application, the EDMX file does not start in the Microsoft Visual Studio application, you must create a file 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the EDMX file with the Microsoft Visual Studio application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Visual Studio with ADO.NET Entity Data Model Designer 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 Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EDMX 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the EDMX file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file EDMX or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected EDMX 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 EDMX files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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 ability to automatically repair EDMX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted EDMX 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. If possible, you can try to move the EDMX file to another location.
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. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file EDMX to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EDMX file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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