Tips to open SDA file

Can't open the SDA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SDA files as well as a list of programs that support SDA files.

SDA file extension

File Name StarOffice Drawing
File Developer Oracle
File Category Vector Image Files

The SDA file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SDA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SDA file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SDA file?

The file with the extension SDA is the Vector Image Files file type. The author of this format is Oracle. Vector Image Files consists of 138 similar files. StarOffice Drawing appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Apache OpenOffice. This was created by Apache Software Foundation. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. LibreOffice, NeoOffice, StarOffice will apply when it is not possible to use Apache OpenOffice.

How to open SDA file?

The most common problem when using StarOffice Drawing is that a specific SDA is not associated with the program. This causes the file SDA to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SDA 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 Apache OpenOffice

In this case, you should first verify that the Apache OpenOffice application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Apache OpenOffice into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SDA with Apache OpenOffice. Below you will find a list of applications that support SDA files.

Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with SDA files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SDA file still does not use the Apache OpenOffice program, it means no association. 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 SDA file with the Apache OpenOffice program.

Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Apache OpenOffice program with the StarOffice Drawing file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Apache Software Foundation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SDA file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The SDA file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to SDA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SDA or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SDA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SDA file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SDA files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Oracle
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SDA 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. If possible, you can try to move the SDA file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SDA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SDA to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SDA file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.