DRR File Extension

What is DRR file?

DRR filename suffix is mostly used for Altium Designer Drill Report files. Altium Limited. defined the Altium Designer Drill Report format standard. Files with DRR extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. DRR file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing DRR files is Altium Designer. Software named Altium Designer was created by Altium Limited.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and DRR files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support DRR file extension

Programs that can handle DRR files are as follows. Files with DRR 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 DRR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening DRR files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Altium Designer Drill Report 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. Get the Altium Designer

Problems with opening and working with DRR files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with DRR files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Altium Designer. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Altium Designer installed is by going to developer’s website (Altium Limited.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Altium Designer

If the problems with opening DRR files still occur even after installing Altium Designer, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Altium Designer is available. 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 DRR files are not compatible with Altium Designer. The latest version of Altium Designer should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Altium Designer Drill Report files with Altium Designer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DRR files with latest version of Altium Designer 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.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the DRR file
• 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 Altium Designer is installed, check the Always use this app to open DRR files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with DRR extension, 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....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with DRR extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the DRR for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the DRR file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The DRR 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 DRR file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. DRR file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic DRR file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the DRR file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

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 Altium Designer Drill Report file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Altium Designer

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

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 Altium Designer Drill Report files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DRR files affecting older versions of given software.

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