Tips to open SA7 file
Can't open the SA7 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SA7 files as well as a list of programs that support SA7 files.
SA7 file extension
| File Name |
Street Atlas Map Document |
| File Developer |
DeLorme |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The SA7 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SA7 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SA7 file on each system platform.
What is SA7 file?
The file in the SA7 format belongs to the GIS Files category. It was designed by DeLorme. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. Street Atlas Map Document is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Street Atlas USA. This was created by DeLorme.
How to open SA7 file?
The most common problem when using Street Atlas Map Document is that a specific SA7 is not associated with the program. This causes the file SA7 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 SA7 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 Street Atlas USA
In this case, you should first verify that the Street Atlas USA application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Street Atlas USA 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 SA7.
Programs to open SA7 file
Remember to download programs supporting SA7 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Street Atlas USA with SA7 files
If, despite the installed application, the SA7 file does not start in the Street Atlas USA application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Street Atlas USA application as the default for handling the SA7 file.
Step 3. Update Street Atlas USA to the latest version
If, however, after binding Street Atlas USA with Street Atlas Map Document there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the DeLorme page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SA7 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. This suggests truncating the SA7 file contents when downloading or copying. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SA7 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SA7 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SA7 files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SA7 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact DeLorme
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SA7 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SA7 to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the SA7 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SA7 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SA7 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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