RS1 File Extension

What is RS1 file?

Full format name of files that use RS1 extension is RETScreen Spreadsheet. RETScreen Spreadsheet specification was created by Natural Resources Canada. Files with RS1 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. RS1 file format, along with 100 other file formats, belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. The most popular software that supports RS1 files is RETScreen. RETScreen software was developed by Natural Resources Canada, and on its official website you may find more information about RS1 files or the RETScreen software program.

Programs which support RS1 file extension

Programs that can handle RS1 files are as follows. Files with RS1 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 RS1 extension?

Being unable to open files with RS1 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with RS1 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. Install RETScreen software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports RS1 files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install RETScreen. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading RETScreen installed is by going to developer’s website (Natural Resources Canada) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of RETScreen

If the problems with opening RS1 files still occur even after installing RETScreen, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of RETScreen is available. 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 RETScreen installed, it may not support RS1 format. The latest version of RETScreen should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign RETScreen to RS1 files

After installing RETScreen (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open RS1 files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the RS1 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 RETScreen installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open RS1 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the RS1 file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select RETScreen and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with RS1 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the RS1 for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the RS1 file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the RS1 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the RS1 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the RS1 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the RS1 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with RS1 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the RS1 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with RS1 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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the RETScreen Spreadsheet file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle RETScreen

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with RS1 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 RETScreen Spreadsheet files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle RS1 files.

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