Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with ODG files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening ODG will be resolved!
The .ODG format is present in graphic files storing vector graphics created by the Draw application, which is part of the Apache OpenOffice office suite. The XML file saves points and curves allowing you to adjust the image to any size without loss of quality.
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with ODG extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open ODG files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
It is possible that an application that supports ODG files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with ODG files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support ODG files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open ODG files with the selected program.
File association for ODG files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.