Tips to open ELT file

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

ELT file extension

File Name NEPLAN Topology
File Developer NEPLAN
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is ELT file?

The file with the extension ELT is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is NEPLAN. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. NEPLAN Topology is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is NEPLAN. This was created by NEPLAN.

How to open ELT file?

The most common problem when using NEPLAN Topology is that a specific ELT is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open ELT, 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 ELT 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 NEPLAN

In this case, you should first verify that the NEPLAN application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing NEPLAN into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ELT with NEPLAN. Below you will find a list of applications that support ELT files.

Programs to open ELT file

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

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Step 2. Create association of NEPLAN with ELT files

If, despite the installed application, the ELT file does not start in the NEPLAN application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 NEPLAN application as the default for handling the ELT file.

Step 3. Update NEPLAN to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the NEPLAN program, it is possible that NEPLAN Topology requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the NEPLAN website and install the latest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to ELT 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 ELT file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected ELT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ELT 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ELT files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact NEPLAN
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ELT 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move ELT to a different directory.
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 ELT file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.