Tips to open SMOL file
Can't open the SMOL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SMOL files as well as a list of programs that support SMOL files.
SMOL file extension
| File Name |
Spartan Molecule Data |
| File Developer |
Wavefunction |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The SMOL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SMOL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SMOL file on each system platform.
What is SMOL file?
The SMOL file has been categorized as Misc Files. The author of this format is Wavefunction. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Spartan Molecule Data appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Spartan application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Wavefunction.
How to open SMOL file?
An often recurring problem with Spartan Molecule Data is that SMOL is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SMOL, 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 SMOL 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 Spartan
The first step is to check if the computer has the Spartan program installed. To do this, enter the name Spartan 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 SMOL files.
Programs to open SMOL file
Remember to download programs supporting SMOL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Spartan with SMOL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SMOL file to open in the Spartan application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SMOL file with the Spartan program.
Step 3. Update Spartan to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Spartan program, it is possible that Spartan Molecule Data requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Wavefunction website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SMOL file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SMOL file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SMOL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected SMOL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of SMOL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 SMOL file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Wavefunction, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SMOL 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the SMOL file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SMOL file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SMOL file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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