Tips to open G4 file
Can't open the G4 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open G4 files as well as a list of programs that support G4 files.
G4 file extension
| File Name |
GTX RasterCAD |
| File Developer |
GTX Europe Ltd. |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The G4 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the G4 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the G4 file on each system platform.
What is G4 file?
The file in the G4 format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. The creator of this file is GTX Europe Ltd.. 3D Image Files consists of 622 similar files. GTX RasterCAD is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The GTXRaster CAD programs will also handle the file when the XnView program does not fulfill its role.
How to open G4 file?
The main problem with GTX RasterCAD is that the G4 file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open G4, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the G4 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 XnView
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. This can be achieved by typing XnView 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 G4 files.
Programs to open G4 file
Remember to download programs supporting G4 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with G4 files
If, despite the installed application, the G4 file does not start in the XnView 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the G4 file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the GTX RasterCAD 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 Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the G4 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the G4 file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the G4 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover G4 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 G4 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular G4 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting GTX Europe Ltd., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted G4 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the G4 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the G4 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the G4 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the G4 file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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