PRTPRP File Extension

What is PRTPRP file?

PRTPRP is a file extension commonly associated with SolidWorks Part Custom Properties Tab Template files. SolidWorks Part Custom Properties Tab Template format was developed by SolidWorks Corporation. PRTPRP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PRTPRP file format, along with 622 other file formats, belongs to the 3D Image Files category. The most popular software that supports PRTPRP files is SolidWorks. SolidWorks software was developed by SolidWorks Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about PRTPRP files or the SolidWorks software program.

Programs which support PRTPRP file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PRTPRP files. PRTPRP 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 PRTPRP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PRTPRP files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PRTPRP 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. Get the SolidWorks

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PRTPRP files is that no program that can handle PRTPRP files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download SolidWorks and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download SolidWorks installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit SolidWorks Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

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

If the problems with opening PRTPRP files still occur even after installing SolidWorks, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of SolidWorks 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 PRTPRP files are not compatible with SolidWorks. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using SolidWorks.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PRTPRP files to SolidWorks

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PRTPRP files with latest version of SolidWorks you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the PRTPRP file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where SolidWorks is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PRTPRP files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PRTPRP extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PRTPRP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the PRTPRP 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 PRTPRP file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the PRTPRP file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PRTPRP file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PRTPRP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the PRTPRP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 PRTPRP extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the SolidWorks Part Custom Properties Tab Template file again.

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

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with SolidWorks Part Custom Properties Tab Template files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PRTPRP files affecting older versions of given software.

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