I cannot open a PDO file. What should I do? Help!
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 PDO files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening PDO will be resolved!
PDO File Extension
- File type Pepakura Designer Format
- File developer Tama Software
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) PDO file?
The PDO (Pepakura Designer Format) is a digital model file format specifically designed to store and share 3D paper craft designs. The file format is developed by the Japanese software company TamaSoftware and is used mainly to create 3D paper craft models from two-dimensional image data such as CAD designs or scanned images. It stores this data in a grid structure and includes information about the model's components, like fabrics, textures, 3D patterns, cutting lines, etc.
PDO files are often used to create tangible products such as masks, props or clothing and can be opened, edited, and visualized using Pepakura Designer, a proprietary software developed by TamaSoftware. They are also compatible with other third-party applications like POSS or InkScape.
How to open PDO file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with PDO 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.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports PDO files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open PDO files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support PDO files
Step 2. Verify whether PDO files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports PDO files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with PDO 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 PDO 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 PDO files with the selected program.
Changing PDO file association in registry
File association for PDO 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.
Step 3. Check PDO file for other errors
- PDO file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening PDO files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected PDO file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For PDO files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
