CLIB File Extension

What is CLIB file?

CLIB filename suffix is mostly used for CATS Library Data Format files. Files with CLIB extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with CLIB extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing CLIB files is CATS. On the official website of Synopsys, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theCATS software, but also about CLIB and other supported file formats.

Programs which support CLIB file extension

The following listing features CLIB-compatible programs. Files with CLIB 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.

Updated: 01/23/2020

How to open file with CLIB extension?

Problems with accessing CLIB may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with CLIB 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. Download and install CATS

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

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

If the problems with opening CLIB files still occur even after installing CATS, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of CATS is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that CATS cannot handle files with CLIB may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of CATS is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate CATS Library Data Format files with CATS

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate CLIB files with latest version of CATS you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the CLIB 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 CATS is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CLIB files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CLIB 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 CLIB extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the CLIB is not faulty

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 CLIB file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The CLIB 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 CLIB file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the CLIB file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the CLIB file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

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

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the CATS Library Data Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle CATS

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with CATS Library Data Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CLIB files.

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