GKO File Extension

What is GKO file?

GKO filename suffix is mostly used for Gerber Keep Out Layer files. GKO file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with GKO extension are categorized as 3D Image Files files. The 3D Image Files subset comprises 622 various file formats. Altium Designer is by far the most used program for working with GKO files. On the official website of Altium Limited. developer not only will you find detailed information about theAltium Designer software, but also about GKO and other supported file formats.

Programs which support GKO file extension

Programs that can handle GKO files are as follows. GKO 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 GKO extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GKO files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Gerber Keep Out Layer files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Altium Designer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GKO files is that no program that can handle GKO files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Altium Designer developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Altium Designer installed is by going to developer’s website (Altium Limited.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Altium Designer

You still cannot access GKO files although Altium Designer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. 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 GKO files are not compatible with Altium Designer. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Altium Designer.

Step 3. Associate Gerber Keep Out Layer files with Altium Designer

After installing Altium Designer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GKO files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the GKO file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Altium Designer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open GKO files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the GKO file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with GKO extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the GKO is not faulty

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 GKO file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the GKO file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the GKO is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the GKO file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the GKO file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic GKO file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with GKO extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Gerber Keep Out Layer file.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support GKO files. Close all running programs and try opening the GKO 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 Gerber Keep Out Layer files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the GKO files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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