DT0 File Extension

What is DT0 file?

DT0 filename suffix is mostly used for DTED Level 0 Format files. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency defined the DTED Level 0 Format format standard. DT0 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Windows system platform. DT0 file format, along with 255 other file formats, belongs to the GIS Files category. Users are advised to use FME Desktop software for managing DT0 files, although 4 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Safe Software Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theFME Desktop software, but also about DT0 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support DT0 file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with DT0 files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. DT0 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 DT0 extension?

Problems with accessing DT0 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with DT0 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install FME Desktop

Problems with opening and working with DT0 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with DT0 files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing FME Desktop or different compatible program, such as ArcGIS Desktop, Global Mapper, MapInfo. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading FME Desktop installed is by going to developer’s website (Safe Software Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update FME Desktop to the latest version

If the problems with opening DT0 files still occur even after installing FME Desktop, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of FME Desktop is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why DT0 files are not compatible with FME Desktop. The most recent version of FME Desktop is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign FME Desktop to DT0 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DT0 files with latest version of FME Desktop you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the DT0 file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the FME Desktop installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open DT0 files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with DT0 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select FME Desktop and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with DT0 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the DT0 for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper DT0 file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the DT0 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the DT0 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the DT0 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the DT0 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the DT0 file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the DT0 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the DT0 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the DTED Level 0 Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open FME Desktop

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support DT0 files. Close all running programs and try opening the DT0 file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with DTED Level 0 Format file. It may be the case that the DT0 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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