JOURNAL.DOC File Extension

What is JOURNAL.DOC file?

JOURNAL.DOC is a file extension commonly associated with SolidWorks Design Journal Template files. SolidWorks Design Journal Template format was developed by SolidWorks Corporation. Files with JOURNAL.DOC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. JOURNAL.DOC file format, along with 622 other file formats, belongs to the 3D Image Files category. The most popular software that supports JOURNAL.DOC files is SolidWorks. SolidWorks software was developed by SolidWorks Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about JOURNAL.DOC files or the SolidWorks software program.

Programs which support JOURNAL.DOC file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support JOURNAL.DOC files. Files with JOURNAL.DOC 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 JOURNAL.DOC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening JOURNAL.DOC files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with JOURNAL.DOC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install SolidWorks software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening JOURNAL.DOC files is that no program that can handle JOURNAL.DOC files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the SolidWorks 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. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit SolidWorks website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of SolidWorks and update if needed

If you already have SolidWorks installed on your systems and JOURNAL.DOC 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 SolidWorks installed, it may not support JOURNAL.DOC 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 SolidWorks.

Step 3. Associate SolidWorks Design Journal Template files with SolidWorks

After installing SolidWorks (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open JOURNAL.DOC files. 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

• Clicking the JOURNAL.DOC with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• 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 SolidWorks is installed, check the Always use this app to open JOURNAL.DOC 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 JOURNAL.DOC extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 JOURNAL.DOC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the JOURNAL.DOC for errors

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

1. The JOURNAL.DOC may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the JOURNAL.DOC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing 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 JOURNAL.DOC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the JOURNAL.DOC file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the JOURNAL.DOC file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 JOURNAL.DOC 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.

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 SolidWorks Design Journal Template file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run SolidWorks

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with SolidWorks Design Journal Template file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle JOURNAL.DOC files.

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