I cannot open a WM2D 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 WM2D files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening WM2D will be resolved!

WM2D File Extension

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  • File type Working Model 2D Data
  • File developer Design Simulation Technologies, Inc.
  • File category Misc Files
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How to open WM2D file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with WM2D 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 WM2D files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open WM2D files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support WM2D files

Step 2. Verify whether WM2D files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports WM2D files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with WM2D files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support WM2D 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 WM2D files with the selected program.

Changing WM2D file association in registry

File association for WM2D 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 WM2D file for other errors

  • WM2D file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening WM2D files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected WM2D file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For WM2D 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.

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