Tips to open OBS file
Can't open the OBS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OBS files as well as a list of programs that support OBS files.
OBS file extension
| File Name |
WAsP Obstacle List |
| File Developer |
Wind Energy Division at Risø DTU, Denmark |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The OBS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OBS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OBS file on each system platform.
What is OBS file?
The file in the OBS format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Wind Energy Division at Risø DTU, Denmark. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. WAsP Obstacle List is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The WAsP application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Wind Energy Division at Ris? DTU, Denmark.
How to open OBS file?
The main problem with WAsP Obstacle List is that the OBS file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open OBS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OBS 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 WAsP
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WAsP is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WAsP into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file OBS.
Programs to open OBS file
Remember to download programs supporting OBS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WAsP with OBS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the OBS file still does not use the WAsP program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WAsP application as the default for handling the OBS file.
Step 3. Update WAsP to the latest version
If, however, after binding WAsP with WAsP Obstacle List there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Wind Energy Division at Ris? DTU, Denmark website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OBS 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the OBS file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file OBS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected OBS 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 OBS 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OBS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Wind Energy Division at Risø DTU, Denmark
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OBS 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.
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 OBS 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OBS file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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