Tips to open RIC file
Can't open the RIC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RIC files as well as a list of programs that support RIC files.
RIC file extension
The RIC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RIC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RIC file on each system platform.
What is RIC file?
The RIC file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. The author of this format is The LEGO Group. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. NXT Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use LabVIEW to handle this file. This is a program created by National Instruments Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. NXT-G will apply when it is not possible to use LabVIEW.
How to open RIC file?
An often recurring problem with NXT Image Format is that RIC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open RIC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RIC 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 LabVIEW
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that LabVIEW is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing LabVIEW into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RIC with LabVIEW. Below you will find a list of applications that support RIC files.
Programs to open RIC file
Remember to download programs supporting RIC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of LabVIEW with RIC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RIC file still does not use the LabVIEW 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 RIC file with the LabVIEW application.
Step 3. Update LabVIEW to the latest version
If, despite the association of the LabVIEW program with the NXT Image Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the National Instruments Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RIC file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the RIC file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 RIC file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RIC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of RIC 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RIC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use The LEGO Group help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted RIC 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move RIC 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. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the RIC file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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