Tips to open OVT file
Can't open the OVT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OVT files as well as a list of programs that support OVT files.
OVT file extension
The OVT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OVT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OVT file on each system platform.
What is OVT file?
The file in the OVT format belongs to the Vector Image Files category. Additionally, the Vector Image Files category contains 138 of other files. Orbit Vector Tiled 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 ORBIT GIS application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Orbit GeoSpatial Technologies.
How to open OVT file?
The most common problem when using Orbit Vector Tiled Format is that a specific OVT is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that OVT files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OVT 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
In this case, you should first verify that the ORBIT GIS application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ORBIT GIS in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file OVT.
Programs to open OVT file
Remember to download programs supporting OVT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ORBIT GIS with OVT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OVT file to open in the ORBIT GIS application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the OVT 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 Vector Tiled 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 OVT file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The OVT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the OVT file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the OVT file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected OVT 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 OVT files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OVT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OVT 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the OVT file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OVT file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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