Tips to open SMG file
Can't open the SMG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SMG files as well as a list of programs that support SMG files.
SMG file extension
| File Name |
IChorus Sound Format |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The SMG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SMG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SMG file on each system platform.
What is SMG file?
The file in the SMG format belongs to the Audio Files category. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. IChorus Sound Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is 3DVIA Virtools. This was created by Dassault Syst?mes S.A.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use 3DVIA Player in case 3DVIA Virtools cannot be used.
How to open SMG file?
The main problem with IChorus Sound Format is that the SMG file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SMG, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SMG 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 3DVIA Virtools
The first step is to check if the computer has the 3DVIA Virtools program installed. To do this, enter the name 3DVIA Virtools into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SMG files.
Programs to open SMG file
Remember to download programs supporting SMG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of 3DVIA Virtools with SMG files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SMG file still does not use the 3DVIA Virtools program, it means no 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SMG file with the 3DVIA Virtools application.
Step 3. Update 3DVIA Virtools to the latest version
If, despite the association of the 3DVIA Virtools program with the IChorus Sound Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Dassault Syst?mes S.A. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SMG file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The SMG file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SMG file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SMG file. However, remember that not every infected SMG file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SMG file. 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SMG file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SMG 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move SMG to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SMG file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SMG file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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