FLN File Extension

What is FLN file?

FLN filename suffix is mostly used for Flight Plan files. Flight Plan format was developed by DeLorme. FLN file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with FLN extension are categorized as GIS Files files. The GIS Files subset comprises 255 various file formats. Xmap is by far the most used program for working with FLN files. Software named Xmap was created by DeLorme. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FLN files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FLN file extension

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

Being unable to open files with FLN extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with FLN 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. Get the Xmap

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports FLN files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Xmap developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Xmap installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit DeLorme website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Xmap to the latest version

If the problems with opening FLN files still occur even after installing Xmap, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Xmap is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why FLN files are not compatible with Xmap. The most recent version of Xmap is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FLN files to Xmap

If you have the latest version of Xmap installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage FLN on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FLN file
• 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 Xmap is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FLN files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the FLN file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 FLN extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the FLN 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 FLN file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the FLN is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the FLN file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the FLN file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with FLN 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 Flight Plan file.

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

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

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