Tips to open LASX file
Can't open the LASX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LASX files as well as a list of programs that support LASX files.
LASX file extension
| File Name |
LAS Sidecar Auxilliary Data Format |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The LASX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LASX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LASX file on each system platform.
What is LASX file?
The LASX file has been categorized as GIS Files. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. LAS Sidecar Auxilliary Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use ArcGIS to handle this file. This is a program created by Esri.
How to open LASX file?
An often recurring problem with LAS Sidecar Auxilliary Data Format is that LASX is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file LASX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LASX 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 ArcGIS
In this case, you should first verify that the ArcGIS application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ArcGIS into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open LASX files.
Programs to open LASX file
Remember to download programs supporting LASX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS with LASX files
If, despite the installed application, the LASX file does not start in the ArcGIS 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 select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the LASX file with the ArcGIS program.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ArcGIS program with the LAS Sidecar Auxilliary Data 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 Esri website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LASX file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The LASX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the LASX file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. 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 LASX file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover LASX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the LASX 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair LASX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted LASX files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move LASX to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the LASX file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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