GRADS File Extension

What is GRADS file?

Full format name of files that use GRADS extension is PINGO GrADS Data. PINGO GrADS Data format was developed by Jörg Wegner. GRADS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux system platform. GRADS file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing GRADS files is PINGO. PINGO software was developed by Jörg Wegner, and on its official website you may find more information about GRADS files or the PINGO software program.

Programs which support GRADS file extension

The following listing features GRADS-compatible programs. GRADS 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 GRADS extension?

Problems with accessing GRADS may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with GRADS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the PINGO

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GRADS files is that no program that can handle GRADS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the PINGO developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GRADS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading PINGO installed is by going to developer’s website (Jörg Wegner) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of PINGO

If you already have PINGO installed on your systems and GRADS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that PINGO cannot handle files with GRADS may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of PINGO is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open GRADS files to PINGO

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the GRADS with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the 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 PINGO installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open GRADS files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected GRADS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 GRADS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the GRADS file is complete and free of 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 GRADS file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the GRADS file for viruses or malware

If the GRADS is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the GRADS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the GRADS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the GRADS 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 GRADS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open GRADS files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with PINGO GrADS Data files. It may be the case that the GRADS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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