Tips to open RIS file
Can't open the RIS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RIS files as well as a list of programs that support RIS files.
RIS file extension
| File Name |
Research Information Systems Citation Format |
| File Developer |
Research Information Systems |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The RIS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RIS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RIS file on each system platform.
What is RIS file?
The .RIS file is a text format file. It is a format for the exchange of bibliographic information about quotes between digital book collections. It has a structured structure that allows you to convey information about the origin of the quote. The format was designed by Research Information Systems, but can also be used by other software. The file uses ASCII encoding, so it can be edited manually, but it is not recommended as it may introduce errors into the databases.
How to open RIS file?
The main problem with Research Information Systems Citation Format is that the RIS file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open RIS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RIS 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 BibDesk
The first step is to check if the computer has the BibDesk program installed. This can be achieved by typing BibDesk into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RIS files.
Programs to open RIS file
Remember to download programs supporting RIS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of BibDesk with RIS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the RIS file to open in the BibDesk application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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 RIS file with the BibDesk program.
Step 3. Update BibDesk to the latest version
If, despite the association of the BibDesk program with the Research Information Systems Citation Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the BibDdesk Team website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RIS file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The RIS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to RIS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file RIS or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RIS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the RIS file. 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 RIS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Research Information Systems
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file RIS 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the RIS file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RIS to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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