SOI File Extension

What is SOI file?

Full format name of files that use SOI extension is MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner. SOI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with SOI extension are categorized as Graphic Files files. The Graphic Files subset comprises 524 various file formats. The software recommended for managing SOI files is Rapidform Explorer. Rapidform Explorer software was developed by Rapidform, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about SOI files or the Rapidform Explorer software program.

Programs which support SOI file extension

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

How to open file with SOI extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SOI files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with SOI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SOI files.

Step 1. Get the Rapidform Explorer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SOI files is that no program that can handle SOI files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Rapidform Explorer 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 Rapidform Explorer installed is by going to developer’s website (Rapidform, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Rapidform Explorer and update if needed

If you already have Rapidform Explorer installed on your systems and SOI 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. This can be one of the causes why SOI files are not compatible with Rapidform Explorer. The most recent version of Rapidform Explorer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner files with Rapidform Explorer

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SOI file
• 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 Rapidform Explorer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SOI files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected SOI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Rapidform Explorer and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SOI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the SOI is not faulty

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

1. Check the SOI file for viruses or malware

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

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

If you obtained the problematic SOI 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. If the SOI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support SOI files. Close all running programs and try opening the SOI file.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner files. It may be the case that the SOI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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