LXFML File Extension

What is LXFML file?

Full format name of files that use LXFML extension is LEGO Digital Designer XML Format. LEGO Digital Designer XML Format specification was created by LEGO. LXFML files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. Files with LXFML extension are categorized as Text Files files. The Text Files subset comprises 440 various file formats. LEGO Digital Designer supports LXFML files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used. LEGO Digital Designer software was developed by LEGO Group, and on its official website you may find more information about LXFML files or the LEGO Digital Designer software program.

Programs which support LXFML file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open LXFML files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with LXFML suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with LXFML extension?

Problems with accessing LXFML may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with LXFML files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with LXFML files.

Step 1. Install LEGO Digital Designer software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening LXFML files is that no program that can handle LXFML files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install LEGO Digital Designer or one to the listed programs: BricksViewer. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading LEGO Digital Designer installed is by going to developer’s website (LEGO Group) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of LEGO Digital Designer

If the problems with opening LXFML files still occur even after installing LEGO Digital Designer, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of LEGO Digital Designer is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of LEGO Digital Designer installed, it may not support LXFML format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using LEGO Digital Designer.

Step 3. Associate LEGO Digital Designer XML Format files with LEGO Digital Designer

If you have the latest version of LEGO Digital Designer installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage LXFML on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the LXFML file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the LEGO Digital Designer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open LXFML files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with LXFML extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with LXFML extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the LXFML is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the LXFML file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the LXFML in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the LXFML is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the LXFML file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the LXFML file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with LXFML extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the LXFML file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the LXFML file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the LEGO Digital Designer XML Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run LEGO Digital Designer

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support LXFML files. Close all running programs and try opening the LXFML file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with LEGO Digital Designer XML Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with LXFML files affecting older versions of given software.

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