OPLX File Extension

What is OPLX file?

OPLX filename suffix is mostly used for Omniplan Project Document Format files. Files with OPLX extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. OPLX file format, along with 440 other file formats, belongs to the Text Files category. The software recommended for managing OPLX files is Omniplan. Software named Omniplan was created by The Omni Group. In order to find more detailed information on the software and OPLX files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support OPLX file extension

The following listing features OPLX-compatible programs. Files with OPLX 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: 02/15/2020

How to open file with OPLX extension?

Problems with accessing OPLX may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with OPLX 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 Omniplan

Problems with opening and working with OPLX files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with OPLX files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Omniplan 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. The safest method of downloading Omniplan installed is by going to developer’s website (The Omni Group) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Omniplan to the latest version

If the problems with opening OPLX files still occur even after installing Omniplan, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Omniplan 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 OPLX files are not compatible with Omniplan. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Omniplan.

Step 3. Set the default application to open OPLX files to Omniplan

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

Change the default application in Windows

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

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with OPLX extension, 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
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with OPLX extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the OPLX is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper OPLX file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the OPLX is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. OPLX file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic OPLX 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. When downloading the file with OPLX extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Omniplan Project Document Format file.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with OPLX 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 Omniplan Project Document Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with OPLX files affecting older versions of given software.

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