Tips to open SKM file
Can't open the SKM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SKM files as well as a list of programs that support SKM files.
SKM file extension
| File Name |
SketchUp Materials Format |
| File Developer |
Trimble |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The SKM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SKM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SKM file on each system platform.
What is SKM file?
The file with the extension SKM is the Raster Image Files file type. It was designed by Trimble. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. SketchUp Materials Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The SketchUp application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Trimble Navigation Limited. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open SKM file?
An often recurring problem with SketchUp Materials Format is that SKM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SKM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SKM 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 SketchUp
In this case, you should first verify that the SketchUp application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name SketchUp into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file SKM.
Programs to open SKM file
Remember to download programs supporting SKM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SketchUp with SKM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SKM file to open in the SketchUp 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 SKM file with the SketchUp program.
Step 3. Update SketchUp to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the SketchUp program, it is possible that SketchUp Materials Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Trimble Navigation Limited website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SKM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SKM file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SKM file. However, remember that not every infected SKM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SKM files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SKM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Trimble
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SKM 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the SKM file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SKM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SKM to close. However, some background programs may block the SKM file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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