Tips to open XOL file
Can't open the XOL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XOL files as well as a list of programs that support XOL files.
XOL file extension
| File Name |
Swiss Map Overlay |
| File Developer |
swisstopo |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The XOL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XOL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XOL file on each system platform.
What is XOL file?
The file with the extension XOL is the GIS Files file type. The creator of this file is swisstopo. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Swiss Map Overlay is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Swiss Map. This was created by swisstopo. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open XOL file?
An often recurring problem with Swiss Map Overlay is that XOL is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that XOL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XOL 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 Swiss Map
In this case, you should first verify that the Swiss Map application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Swiss Map into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support XOL files.
Programs to open XOL file
Remember to download programs supporting XOL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Swiss Map with XOL files
If, despite the installed application, the XOL file does not start in the Swiss Map application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Swiss Map application as the default for handling the XOL file.
Step 3. Update Swiss Map to the latest version
If, however, after binding Swiss Map with Swiss Map Overlay there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the swisstopo website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XOL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to XOL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 XOL file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected XOL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of XOL 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XOL files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact swisstopo
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XOL 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move XOL to a different directory.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the XOL file again. However, some background programs may block the XOL file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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