Tips to open SMDF file
Can't open the SMDF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SMDF files as well as a list of programs that support SMDF files.
SMDF file extension
| File Name |
Surface Magic Design Format |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The SMDF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SMDF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SMDF file on each system platform.
What is SMDF file?
The file with the extension SMDF is the Text Files file type. Text Files consists of 440 similar files. Surface Magic Design Format 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 WaveMaker. This was created by Designer Software LLC.
How to open SMDF file?
An often recurring problem with Surface Magic Design Format is that SMDF is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file SMDF 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 SMDF 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 WaveMaker
The first step is to check if the computer has the WaveMaker program installed. To do this, enter the name WaveMaker into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SMDF files.
Programs to open SMDF file
Remember to download programs supporting SMDF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WaveMaker with SMDF files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SMDF file to open in the WaveMaker application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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 SMDF file with the WaveMaker program.
Step 3. Update WaveMaker to the latest version
If, despite the association of the WaveMaker program with the Surface Magic Design Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Designer Software LLC website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SMDF file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The SMDF file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the SMDF file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SMDF file. Sometimes virus-infected SMDF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SMDF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 SMDF file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SMDF 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 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 SMDF file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the SMDF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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