Tips to open GKO file
Can't open the GKO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GKO files as well as a list of programs that support GKO files.
GKO file extension
The GKO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GKO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GKO file on each system platform.
What is GKO file?
The file in the GKO format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. 3D Image Files consists of 622 similar files. Gerber Keep Out Layer 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 Altium Designer to handle this file. This is a program created by Altium Limited..
How to open GKO file?
An often recurring problem with Gerber Keep Out Layer is that GKO is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GKO files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GKO 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 Altium Designer
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Altium Designer is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Altium Designer in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file GKO.
Programs to open GKO file
Remember to download programs supporting GKO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Altium Designer with GKO files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GKO file to open in the Altium Designer application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GKO file with the Altium Designer program.
Step 3. Update Altium Designer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Altium Designer program, it is possible that Gerber Keep Out Layer requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Altium Limited. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GKO file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to GKO files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GKO file. However, remember that not every infected GKO 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 GKO 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged GKO files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted GKO files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the GKO file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the GKO file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GKO file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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