4DS File Extension

What is 4DS file?

Full format name of files that use 4DS extension is 4th Dimension Database Windows Data Segment. 4th Dimension Database Windows Data Segment format was developed by 4D, Inc.. 4DS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with 4DS extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. 4D is by far the most used program for working with 4DS files. 4D software was developed by 4D, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about 4DS files or the 4D software program.

Programs which support 4DS file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support 4DS files. 4DS 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 4DS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening 4DS files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to 4th Dimension Database Windows Data Segment files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with 4DS files.

Step 1. Install 4D software

Problems with opening and working with 4DS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with 4DS files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download 4D and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support 4DS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading 4D installed is by going to developer’s website (4D, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of 4D and update if needed

If you already have 4D installed on your systems and 4DS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that 4D cannot handle files with 4DS may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of 4D is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign 4D to 4DS files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate 4DS files with latest version of 4D you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the 4DS file
• 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 4D is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open 4DS files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with 4DS extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select 4D and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with 4DS extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the 4DS for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the 4DS file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The 4DS may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the 4DS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing 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 4DS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the 4DS file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the 4DS 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. When downloading the file with 4DS 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 4th Dimension Database Windows Data Segment file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle 4D

If the systems has insufficient resources to open 4DS files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with 4th Dimension Database Windows Data Segment files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the 4DS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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