How to open 4UG files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open 4UG file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate 4UG files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

4UG File Extension

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  • File type 4th Dimension Database
  • File developer 4D, Inc.
  • File category Database Files
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How to open 4UG file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .4UG files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports 4UG files

In order to open 4UG file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with 4UG extension.

Programs that can open 4UG files

Windows programs
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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, 4UG files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on 4UG files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to 4UG files.

Step 2. Associate given software with 4UG files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting 4UG files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with 4UG files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open 4UG files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open 4UG files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the 4UG file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with 4UG extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the 4UG file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the 4UG file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on 4UG files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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