Tips to open POL file
Can't open the POL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open POL files as well as a list of programs that support POL files.
POL file extension
| File Name |
InnovMetric Software 3D Polygon Models Format |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The POL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the POL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the POL file on each system platform.
What is POL file?
The file with the extension POL is the Data Files file type. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. InnovMetric Software 3D Polygon Models 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 3D Object Converter application is recommended to open the file. It was released by 3D Object Converter Team.
How to open POL file?
The most common problem when using InnovMetric Software 3D Polygon Models Format is that a specific POL is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that POL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the POL 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 3D Object Converter
The first step is to check if the computer has the 3D Object Converter program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name 3D Object Converter in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file POL with 3D Object Converter. Below you will find a list of applications that support POL files.
Programs to open POL file
Remember to download programs supporting POL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of 3D Object Converter with POL files
If, despite the installed application, the POL file does not start in the 3D Object Converter application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the POL file with the 3D Object Converter application.
Step 3. Update 3D Object Converter to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the 3D Object Converter program, it is possible that InnovMetric Software 3D Polygon Models Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the 3D Object Converter Team website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the POL 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. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the POL file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. 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 POL file. However, remember that not every infected POL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of POL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular POL file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file POL 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 POL to a different directory.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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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