How to open PIE files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open PIE file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate PIE 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.
PIE File Extension
- File type GlovePIE Controller Script
- File developer Carl Kenner
- File category Settings Files
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What is a(n) PIE file?
PIE (Pseudo Interactive Entertainment) is a controller scripting language created for the GlovePIE software. PIE scripts are plain text files typically saved with the file extension .PIE. These files contain instructions that allow users to programmatically control computer inputs such as keyboard and mouse events, joystick and gamepad button presses, and audio output from the PC.
Scripts written in the PIE language can be run from within GlovePIE or externally from other programs by using the GlovePIE library. It is possible to create custom scripts for a variety of purposes, from just managing input devices to creating complex games or computer simulations with visuals or sound. PIE scripting is also used to communicate with specialized hardware such as joysticks and brain-computer interfaces.
How to open PIE file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .PIE files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports PIE files
In order to open PIE 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 PIE extension.
Programs that can open PIE files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, PIE files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on PIE 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 PIE files.
Step 2. Associate given software with PIE files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting PIE files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with PIE 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 PIE 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 PIE files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to PIE files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the PIE file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with PIE extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the PIE file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the PIE file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on PIE files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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