Tips to open ELE file

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

ELE file extension

File Name ZEMAX Element Drawing Settings
File Developer ZEMAX Development Corporation
File Category Settings Files

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

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What is ELE file?

The file with the extension ELE is the Settings Files file type. It was designed by ZEMAX Development Corporation. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. ZEMAX Element Drawing Settings 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. The ZEMAX application is recommended to open the file. It was released by ZEMAX Development Corporation.

How to open ELE file?

The main problem with ZEMAX Element Drawing Settings is that the ELE file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open ELE, 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 ELE 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 ZEMAX

In this case, you should first verify that the ZEMAX application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ZEMAX into the operating 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 ELE.

Programs to open ELE file

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

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Step 2. Create association of ZEMAX with ELE files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ELE file still does not use the ZEMAX program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ELE file with the ZEMAX application.

Step 3. Update ZEMAX to the latest version

If, despite the association of the ZEMAX program with the ZEMAX Element Drawing Settings file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the ZEMAX Development Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ELE file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The ELE file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the ELE file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. 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 ELE file. Sometimes virus-infected ELE 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 ELE files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ELE files. You can restore the file from a backup or use ZEMAX Development Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ELE 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 ELE file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the ELE file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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.