What is NAVIONICS file?

The NAVIONICS file has been categorized as GIS Files. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. GPS Chart Format is supported by 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 Boating application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Navionics.

How to open NAVIONICS file?

The main problem with GPS Chart Format is that the NAVIONICS file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open NAVIONICS, 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 NAVIONICS 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 Boating

The first step is to check if the computer has the Boating program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Boating in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support NAVIONICS files.

Programs to open NAVIONICS file

Remember to download programs supporting NAVIONICS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Boating
Boating
Step 2. Create association of Boating with NAVIONICS files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NAVIONICS file to open in the Boating 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. 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the NAVIONICS file with the Boating application.

Step 3. Update Boating to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Boating program, it is possible that GPS Chart Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Navionics page and install.

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The NAVIONICS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to NAVIONICS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file NAVIONICS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected NAVIONICS 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 NAVIONICS 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.
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 option of recovering data from damaged NAVIONICS files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file NAVIONICS 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the NAVIONICS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the NAVIONICS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file NAVIONICS to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.