C-MAP File Extension

What is C-MAP file?

C-MAP filename suffix is mostly used for C-map files. C-map format was developed by Jeppesen Marine, Inc.. C-MAP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. C-MAP file format, along with 255 other file formats, belongs to the GIS Files category. The most popular software that supports C-MAP files is C-map Max Cartography Catalog. C-map Max Cartography Catalog software was developed by Jeppesen Marine, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about C-MAP files or the C-map Max Cartography Catalog software program.

Programs which support C-MAP file extension

Programs that can handle C-MAP files are as follows. Files with C-MAP 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 C-MAP extension?

Being unable to open files with C-MAP extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with C-MAP files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install C-map Max Cartography Catalog software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening C-MAP files is that no program that can handle C-MAP files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the C-map Max Cartography Catalog developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download C-map Max Cartography Catalog installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Jeppesen Marine, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of C-map Max Cartography Catalog and update if needed

You still cannot access C-MAP files although C-map Max Cartography Catalog is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why C-MAP files are not compatible with C-map Max Cartography Catalog. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using C-map Max Cartography Catalog.

Step 3. Assign C-map Max Cartography Catalog to C-MAP files

After installing C-map Max Cartography Catalog (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open C-MAP files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the C-MAP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where C-map Max Cartography Catalog is installed, check the Always use this app to open C-MAP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the C-MAP file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with C-MAP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the C-MAP file is complete and free of errors

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

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the C-MAP 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 C-MAP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with C-MAP extension is complete and error-free

If the C-MAP 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 C-MAP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

4. Check whether your system can handle C-map Max Cartography Catalog

If the systems has insufficient resources to open C-MAP 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 C-map files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with C-MAP files affecting older versions of given software.

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