STYLE File Extension

What is STYLE file?

Full format name of files that use STYLE extension is SketchUp Style. Trimble defined the SketchUp Style format standard. STYLE file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. STYLE file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling STYLE files is SketchUp, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. Software named SketchUp was created by Trimble Navigation Limited. In order to find more detailed information on the software and STYLE files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support STYLE file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with STYLE files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. STYLE files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with STYLE extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening STYLE files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with STYLE extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with STYLE files.

Step 1. Install SketchUp software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening STYLE files is that no program that can handle STYLE files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select SketchUp or one of the recommended programs (for example, Trimble Style Builder) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support STYLE files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading SketchUp installed is by going to developer’s website (Trimble Navigation Limited) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of SketchUp and update if needed

If you already have SketchUp installed on your systems and STYLE files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why STYLE files are not compatible with SketchUp. The most recent version of SketchUp is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate SketchUp Style files with SketchUp

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate STYLE files with latest version of SketchUp you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the STYLE with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where SketchUp is installed, check the Always use this app to open STYLE files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with STYLE extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with STYLE extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the STYLE is not faulty

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

1. The STYLE may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the STYLE is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the STYLE file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. STYLE file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the STYLE file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with STYLE extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run SketchUp

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with SketchUp Style files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the STYLE files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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