Tips to open OWFS file

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

OWFS file extension

File Name Web Feature Service Data Format
File Category GIS Files

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

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What is OWFS file?

The OWFS file has been categorized as GIS Files. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Web Feature Service Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is ORBIT GIS. This was created by Orbit GeoSpatial Technologies.

How to open OWFS file?

The main problem with Web Feature Service Data Format is that the OWFS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that OWFS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OWFS 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. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open OWFS files.

Programs to open OWFS file

Remember to download programs supporting OWFS 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 OWFS files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OWFS file to open in the ORBIT GIS application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the OWFS 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 Web Feature Service Data Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Orbit GeoSpatial Technologies website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OWFS file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to OWFS 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 computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file OWFS or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover OWFS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of OWFS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged OWFS files. 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 OWFS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move OWFS to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OWFS file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OWFS file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.