Tips to open S57 file
Can't open the S57 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open S57 files as well as a list of programs that support S57 files.
S57 file extension
| File Name |
International Hydrographic Organization Vector Image |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The S57 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the S57 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the S57 file on each system platform.
What is S57 file?
The S57 file has been categorized as Graphic Files. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. International Hydrographic Organization Vector Image appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use ArcView to handle this file. This is a program created by Esri.
How to open S57 file?
The most common problem when using International Hydrographic Organization Vector Image is that a specific S57 is not associated with the program. This causes the file S57 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the S57 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 ArcView
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArcView program installed. This can be achieved by typing ArcView 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 S57.
Programs to open S57 file
Remember to download programs supporting S57 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcView with S57 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the S57 file still does not use the ArcView 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the S57 file with the ArcView program.
Step 3. Update ArcView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ArcView program with the International Hydrographic Organization Vector Image 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 Esri page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the S57 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't 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 S57 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file S57 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover S57 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the S57 files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair S57 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file S57 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 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. Copying the S57 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. 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. However, some background programs may block the S57 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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