Tips to open XSI file
Can't open the XSI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XSI files as well as a list of programs that support XSI files.
XSI file extension
| File Name |
Softimage XSI 3D Image |
| File Developer |
Autodesk |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The XSI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XSI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XSI file on each system platform.
What is XSI file?
The XSI file has been categorized as 3D Image Files. It was designed by Autodesk. In addition to this file, the 3D Image Files category includes 622 related files. Softimage XSI 3D Image appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the XSI file. You can use SOFTIMAGE XSI in case PolyTrans cannot be used.
How to open XSI file?
An often recurring problem with Softimage XSI 3D Image is that XSI is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open XSI, 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 XSI 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 PolyTrans
The first step is to check if the computer has the PolyTrans program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PolyTrans 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 XSI files.
Programs to open XSI file
Remember to download programs supporting XSI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PolyTrans with XSI files
If, despite the installed application, the XSI file does not start in the PolyTrans application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the XSI file with the PolyTrans program.
Step 3. Update PolyTrans to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the PolyTrans program, it is possible that Softimage XSI 3D Image requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XSI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the XSI file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our XSI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover XSI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the XSI 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 XSI file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file XSI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. 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 XSI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the XSI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XSI to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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