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How to open PVZ files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open PVZ file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate PVZ 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.

  1. 1. PVZ File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) PVZ file?
  3. 3. How to open PVZ file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports PVZ files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open PVZ files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with PVZ files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to PVZ files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

PVZ File Extension

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  • File type ProductView Packaged Structure And Drawing
  • File developer Parametric Technology Corporation
  • File category CAD Files
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What is a(n) PVZ file?

The .PVZ category file stores 3D data, including structure and drawings generated using the ProductView application (Creo View). The software allows you to change Cad 3D information in order to present it (read only) to people who do not have the appropriate application.

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How to open PVZ file?

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

Step 1. Install a program that supports PVZ files

In order to open PVZ 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 PVZ extension.

Programs that can open PVZ files

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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, PVZ 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 PVZ 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 PVZ files.

Step 2. Associate given software with PVZ files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting PVZ files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with PVZ 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 PVZ 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 PVZ files.

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

  1. File with PVZ 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 PVZ file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the PVZ file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on PVZ files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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