Tips to open OOL file

Can't open the OOL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OOL files as well as a list of programs that support OOL files.

OOL file extension

File Name Orbit Object List Format
File Category Misc Files

The OOL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OOL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OOL file on each system platform.

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What is OOL file?

The file in the OOL format belongs to the Misc Files category. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Orbit Object List 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 main program that supports this format is ORBIT GIS. This was created by Orbit GeoSpatial Technologies.

How to open OOL file?

The most common problem when using Orbit Object List Format is that a specific OOL is not associated with the program. This causes the file OOL 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 OOL 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 ORBIT GIS

The first step is to check if the computer has the ORBIT GIS program installed. To do this, enter the name ORBIT GIS 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 OOL with ORBIT GIS. Below you will find a list of applications that support OOL files.

Programs to open OOL file

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

ORBIT GIS
ORBIT GIS
Step 2. Create association of ORBIT GIS with OOL files

If, despite the installed application, the OOL file does not start in the ORBIT GIS 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 OOL file with the ORBIT GIS program.

Step 3. Update ORBIT GIS to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the ORBIT GIS program, it is possible that Orbit Object List Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Orbit GeoSpatial Technologies website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OOL 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:

The OOL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the OOL file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. 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 OOL file. Sometimes virus-infected OOL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the OOL file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OOL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file OOL 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move OOL 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file OOL to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OOL file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.