Tips to open IGR file
Can't open the IGR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open IGR files as well as a list of programs that support IGR files.
IGR file extension
| File Name |
SmartSketch Drawing Design Format |
| File Developer |
Intergraph Corporation |
| File Category |
Vector Image Files |
The IGR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the IGR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the IGR file on each system platform.
What is IGR file?
The file with the extension IGR is the Vector Image Files file type. It was designed by Intergraph Corporation. Additionally, the Vector Image Files category contains 138 of other files. SmartSketch Drawing Design Format 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 SmartSketch to handle this file. This is a program created by Intergraph Corporation.
How to open IGR file?
The main problem with SmartSketch Drawing Design Format is that the IGR file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open IGR, 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 IGR 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 SmartSketch
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SmartSketch is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name SmartSketch into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file IGR with SmartSketch. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open IGR files.
Programs to open IGR file
Remember to download programs supporting IGR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SmartSketch with IGR files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the IGR file to open in the SmartSketch 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the IGR file with the SmartSketch application.
Step 3. Update SmartSketch to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SmartSketch program with the SmartSketch Drawing Design Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Intergraph Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the IGR file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the IGR file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 IGR file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected IGR files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the IGR files changes over time. 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair IGR file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Intergraph Corporation
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file IGR 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move IGR to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file IGR to close. However, some background programs may block the IGR file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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