BGF File Extension

What is BGF file?

BGF is a file extension commonly associated with ZEMAX Binary Glass Catalog files. ZEMAX Binary Glass Catalog specification was created by ZEMAX Development Corporation. BGF files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. BGF file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. ZEMAX is by far the most used program for working with BGF files. On the official website of ZEMAX Development Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theZEMAX software, but also about BGF and other supported file formats.

Programs which support BGF file extension

The following listing features BGF-compatible programs. Files with BGF extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with BGF extension?

Problems with accessing BGF may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to ZEMAX Binary Glass Catalog files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install ZEMAX software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BGF files is that no program that can handle BGF files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download ZEMAX and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BGF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download ZEMAX installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit ZEMAX Development Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

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

If the problems with opening BGF files still occur even after installing ZEMAX, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of ZEMAX is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that ZEMAX cannot handle files with BGF may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using ZEMAX.

Step 3. Assign ZEMAX to BGF files

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the BGF with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where ZEMAX is installed, check the Always use this app to open BGF files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BGF file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BGF extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the BGF is not faulty

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

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

Should it happed that the BGF is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the BGF file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. BGF file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the BGF 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 BGF 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the ZEMAX Binary Glass Catalog file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle ZEMAX

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with ZEMAX Binary Glass Catalog files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle BGF files.

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