Tips to open VSX file

Can't open the VSX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VSX files as well as a list of programs that support VSX files.

VSX file extension

File Name Visio Stencil XML Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Data Files

The VSX file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VSX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VSX file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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  • 1
  • 0
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  • 0

What is VSX file?

The file with the extension VSX is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Visio Stencil XML Format is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The OmniGraffle application is recommended to open the file. It was released by The Omni Group. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. You can use Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Visio 2010: Visio Viewer in case OmniGraffle cannot be used.

How to open VSX file?

The most common problem when using Visio Stencil XML Format is that a specific VSX is not associated with the program. This causes the file VSX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VSX 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 OmniGraffle

In this case, you should first verify that the OmniGraffle application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name OmniGraffle in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support VSX files.

Step 2. Create association of OmniGraffle with VSX files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VSX file still does not use the OmniGraffle 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. 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 OmniGraffle application as the default for handling the VSX file.

Step 3. Update OmniGraffle to the latest version

If, despite the association of the OmniGraffle program with the Visio Stencil XML 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 The Omni Group website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VSX 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VSX file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VSX file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected VSX 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 VSX 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VSX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted VSX 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move VSX to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the VSX 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. 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.