Tips to open FLN file
Can't open the FLN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FLN files as well as a list of programs that support FLN files.
FLN file extension
| File Name |
Flight Plan |
| File Developer |
DeLorme |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The FLN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FLN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FLN file on each system platform.
What is FLN file?
The file in the FLN format belongs to the GIS Files category. It was designed by DeLorme. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. Flight Plan appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Xmap to handle this file. This is a program created by DeLorme.
How to open FLN file?
The main problem with Flight Plan is that the FLN file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that FLN files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FLN 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 Xmap
The first step is to check if the computer has the Xmap program installed. This can be achieved by typing Xmap 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 FLN files.
Programs to open FLN file
Remember to download programs supporting FLN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Xmap with FLN files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FLN file to open in the Xmap application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. 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 Xmap application as the default for handling the FLN file.
Step 3. Update Xmap to the latest version
If, however, after binding Xmap with Flight Plan there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the DeLorme website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FLN 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the FLN file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 FLN file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected FLN file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FLN file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular FLN file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact DeLorme
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FLN 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the FLN file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the FLN file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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