Tips to open RTM file
Can't open the RTM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RTM files as well as a list of programs that support RTM files.
RTM file extension
| File Name |
LabVIEW Run-Time Menu Format |
| File Developer |
National Instruments |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The RTM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RTM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RTM file on each system platform.
What is RTM file?
The RTM file has been categorized as Misc Files. The creator of this file is National Instruments. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. LabVIEW Run-Time Menu Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is LabVIEW. This was created by National Instruments Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open RTM file?
The most common problem when using LabVIEW Run-Time Menu Format is that a specific RTM is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open RTM, 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 RTM 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. 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 RTM.
Programs to open RTM file
Remember to download programs supporting RTM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of LabVIEW with RTM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RTM file still does not use the LabVIEW program, it means no 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. 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 RTM file with the LabVIEW program.
Step 3. Update LabVIEW to the latest version
If, despite the association of the LabVIEW program with the LabVIEW Run-Time Menu Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the National Instruments Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RTM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to RTM 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RTM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RTM 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 RTM file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RTM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use National Instruments help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RTM 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the RTM 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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RTM to close. 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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