Tips to open FINS file

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

FINS file extension

File Name Autodesk Inventor Data Format
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is FINS file?

The file with the extension FINS is the Misc Files file type. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Autodesk Inventor Data Format 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 main program that supports this format is Autodesk Inventor. This was created by Autodesk, Inc..

How to open FINS file?

The most common problem when using Autodesk Inventor Data Format is that a specific FINS is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that FINS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FINS 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 Autodesk Inventor

The first step is to check if the computer has the Autodesk Inventor program installed. This can be achieved by typing Autodesk Inventor into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support FINS files.

Programs to open FINS file

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

Step 2. Create association of Autodesk Inventor with FINS files

If, despite the installed application, the FINS file does not start in the Autodesk Inventor 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. 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 FINS file with the Autodesk Inventor application.

Step 3. Update Autodesk Inventor to the latest version

If, however, after binding Autodesk Inventor with Autodesk Inventor Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Autodesk, Inc. page and install.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not 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 FINS file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FINS file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FINS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FINS 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FINS file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FINS 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the FINS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the FINS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FINS file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.