Tips to open FLIPCHART file
Can't open the FLIPCHART file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FLIPCHART files as well as a list of programs that support FLIPCHART files.
FLIPCHART file extension
| File Name |
ActivInspire Flipchart Format |
| File Developer |
Promethean |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The FLIPCHART file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FLIPCHART files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FLIPCHART file on each system platform.
What is FLIPCHART file?
The .FLIPCHART file is a multimedia presentation of the ActivInspire program. It is for educational purposes. A lecturer or teacher can prepare an interactive lesson, or any other form of teaching, and then use other programs to conduct it remotely. The file also has a shortened version of .FLP. In addition to displaying, you can use the option of exporting to other formats (e.g. .PPT, PDF or .HTM). The tool allows you to easily construct equations or interactive tasks.
How to open FLIPCHART file?
The most common problem when using ActivInspire Flipchart Format is that a specific FLIPCHART is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open FLIPCHART, 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 FLIPCHART 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 ActivInspire
The first step is to check if the computer has the ActivInspire program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ActivInspire in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FLIPCHART files.
Programs to open FLIPCHART file
Remember to download programs supporting FLIPCHART files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ActivInspire with FLIPCHART files
If, despite the installed application, the FLIPCHART file does not start in the ActivInspire 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ActivInspire application as the default for handling the FLIPCHART file.
Step 3. Update ActivInspire to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ActivInspire program, it is possible that ActivInspire Flipchart Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Promethean World plc website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FLIPCHART file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The FLIPCHART file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to FLIPCHART 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FLIPCHART or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FLIPCHART 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 FLIPCHART 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FLIPCHART file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Promethean help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file FLIPCHART 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the FLIPCHART file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the FLIPCHART file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file FLIPCHART to close. However, some background programs may block the FLIPCHART file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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