LIA File Extension

What is LIA file?

LIA filename suffix is mostly used for P-CAD Schematics Library files. Altium Limited. defined the P-CAD Schematics Library format standard. LIA files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. LIA file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing LIA files is P-CAD. P-CAD software was developed by Altium Limited., and on its official website you may find more information about LIA files or the P-CAD software program.

Programs which support LIA file extension

Programs that can handle LIA files are as follows. Files with LIA 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 LIA extension?

Being unable to open files with LIA extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with LIA 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 LIA files.

Step 1. Get the P-CAD

Problems with opening and working with LIA files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with LIA files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install P-CAD. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download P-CAD installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Altium Limited. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update P-CAD to the latest version

If the problems with opening LIA files still occur even after installing P-CAD, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of P-CAD is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that P-CAD cannot handle files with LIA may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of P-CAD is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign P-CAD to LIA files

If you have the latest version of P-CAD installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage LIA 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 LIA 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 P-CAD installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open LIA files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected LIA file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with LIA extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the LIA is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the LIA file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the LIA file for viruses or malware

If the LIA is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. LIA file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the LIA 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. When downloading the file with LIA 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.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the P-CAD Schematics Library file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run P-CAD

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support LIA files. Close all running programs and try opening the LIA 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 P-CAD Schematics Library file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with LIA files affecting older versions of given software.

Do you want to help?

If you have additional information about the LIA file, we will be grateful if you share it with our users. To do this, use the form here and send us your information on LIA file.