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LS4 File Extension

Lumion Exported Full Scene

What is LS4 file?

LS4 filename suffix is mostly used for Lumion Exported Full Scene files. Lumion Exported Full Scene format was developed by Act-3D. LS4 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. LS4 file belongs to the 3D Image Files category just like 622 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports LS4 files is Lumion. Lumion software was developed by Act-3D, and on its official website you may find more information about LS4 files or the Lumion software program.

Programs which support LS4 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support LS4 files. LS4 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Programs that support LS4 file

Windows Windows

How to open file with LS4 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening LS4 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Lumion Exported Full Scene files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Lumion software

Install software to open LS4 file The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports LS4 files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Lumion and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Lumion installed is by going to developer’s website (Act-3D) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Lumion to the latest version

Update software that support file extension LS4If you already have Lumion installed on your systems and LS4 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 Lumion installed, it may not support LS4 format. The latest version of Lumion should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open LS4 files to Lumion

After installing Lumion (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open LS4 files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Associate software with LS4 file on Windows

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

  • Clicking the LS4 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
  • Select Choose another app → More apps
  • To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Lumion installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open LS4 files box and clicking OK button.
Associate software with LS4 file on Mac

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

  • From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with LS4 extension, select Information
  • Open the Open with section by clicking its name
  • Select Lumion and click Change for all...
  • Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with LS4 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the LS4 is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the LS4 file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

Check LS4 file for viruses
1. The LS4 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the LS4 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the LS4 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the LS4 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the LS4 file’s structure is intact

If the LS4 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. When downloading the file with LS4 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open LS4 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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 Lumion Exported Full Scene file. It may be the case that the LS4 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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