BSN File Extension

What is BSN file?

Full format name of files that use BSN extension is Autodesk TR-55 Detention Basin Storage Data. Autodesk TR-55 Detention Basin Storage Data format was developed by Autodesk, Inc.. Files with BSN extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. BSN file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. AutoCAD Civil is by far the most used program for working with BSN files.

Programs which support BSN file extension

Programs that can handle BSN files are as follows. BSN 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 BSN extension?

Being unable to open files with BSN extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Autodesk TR-55 Detention Basin Storage Data files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install AutoCAD Civil software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BSN files is that no program that can handle BSN files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install AutoCAD Civil. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading AutoCAD Civil installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of AutoCAD Civil

If you already have AutoCAD Civil installed on your systems and BSN 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. This can be one of the causes why BSN files are not compatible with AutoCAD Civil. The latest version of AutoCAD Civil should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Autodesk TR-55 Detention Basin Storage Data files with AutoCAD Civil

If you have the latest version of AutoCAD Civil installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage BSN 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

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the BSN file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where AutoCAD Civil is installed, check the Always use this app to open BSN files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BSN 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....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with BSN extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the BSN file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BSN file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the BSN in question is not infected with a computer virus

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic BSN file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the BSN file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

4. Check whether your system can handle AutoCAD Civil

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with BSN extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Autodesk TR-55 Detention Basin Storage Data files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the BSN files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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