NAVIONICS File Extension

What is NAVIONICS file?

Full format name of files that use NAVIONICS extension is GPS Chart Format. NAVIONICS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. NAVIONICS file belongs to the GIS Files category just like 255 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports NAVIONICS files is Boating. Boating software was developed by Navionics, and on its official website you may find more information about NAVIONICS files or the Boating software program.

Programs which support NAVIONICS file extension

The following listing features NAVIONICS-compatible programs. Files with NAVIONICS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 02/05/2020

How to open file with NAVIONICS extension?

Being unable to open files with NAVIONICS extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with NAVIONICS 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 Boating software

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

Step 2. Update Boating to the latest version

If you already have Boating installed on your systems and NAVIONICS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Boating installed, it may not support NAVIONICS 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 Boating.

Step 3. Set the default application to open NAVIONICS files to Boating

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the NAVIONICS file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Boating installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open NAVIONICS files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with NAVIONICS extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Boating and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with NAVIONICS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the NAVIONICS is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the NAVIONICS file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

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

2. Ensure the file with NAVIONICS extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic NAVIONICS file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 NAVIONICS 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.

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 GPS Chart Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Boating

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with NAVIONICS 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 GPS Chart Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle NAVIONICS files.

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