Tips to open TAT file
Can't open the TAT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TAT files as well as a list of programs that support TAT files.
TAT file extension
| File Name |
ESRI Geographic Text Attribute Table |
| File Developer |
Esri |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The TAT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TAT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TAT file on each system platform.
What is TAT file?
The TAT file has been categorized as GIS Files. The author of this format is Esri. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. ESRI Geographic Text Attribute Table is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is ArcView. This was created by Esri.
How to open TAT file?
An often recurring problem with ESRI Geographic Text Attribute Table is that TAT is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open TAT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TAT 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 ArcView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ArcView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ArcView into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file TAT with ArcView. Below you will find a list of applications that support TAT files.
Programs to open TAT file
Remember to download programs supporting TAT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcView with TAT files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TAT file still does not use the ArcView program, it means no association. 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ArcView application as the default for handling the TAT file.
Step 3. Update ArcView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ArcView program with the ESRI Geographic Text Attribute Table file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Esri page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TAT 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the TAT file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the TAT file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected TAT 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 TAT 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged TAT files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Esri, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TAT 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. If possible, you can try to move the TAT file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the TAT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. 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 the problem persists, restart the machine.
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