CLY File Extension

What is CLY file?

Full format name of files that use CLY extension is CorelDRAW Custom Layout. CorelDRAW Custom Layout specification was created by Corel Corporation. CLY file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. CLY file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular software that supports CLY files is CorelDRAW. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theCorelDRAW software, but also about CLY and other supported file formats.

Programs which support CLY file extension

The following listing features CLY-compatible programs. Files with CLY 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 CLY extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CLY files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with CLY 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 CorelDRAW software

Problems with opening and working with CLY files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CLY files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install CorelDRAW. 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 CorelDRAW installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Corel Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

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

If you already have CorelDRAW installed on your systems and CLY 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. If you have an older version of CorelDRAW installed, it may not support CLY format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using CorelDRAW.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CLY files to CorelDRAW

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the CLY 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 CorelDRAW is installed, check the Always use this app to open CLY 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 CLY file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CLY extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

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 CLY file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the CLY is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the CLY file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the CLY file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the CLY file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the CLY 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.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the CorelDRAW Custom Layout file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open CorelDRAW

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with CorelDRAW Custom Layout file. It may be the case that the CLY files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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