DITAMAP File Extension

What is DITAMAP file?

DITAMAP is a file extension commonly associated with DITA Topic Map Format files. DITA Topic Map Format format was developed by OASIS. Files with DITAMAP extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with DITAMAP extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. The most popular program for handling DITAMAP files is Serna, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support DITAMAP file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open DITAMAP files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with DITAMAP suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with DITAMAP extension?

Being unable to open files with DITAMAP extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with DITAMAP files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with DITAMAP files.

Step 1. Get the Serna

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DITAMAP files is that no program that can handle DITAMAP files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Serna or one to the listed programs: Eclipse, DITA Open Toolkit. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Serna website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Serna

You still cannot access DITAMAP files although Serna is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why DITAMAP files are not compatible with Serna. The latest version of Serna should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open DITAMAP files to Serna

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DITAMAP files with latest version of Serna you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the DITAMAP file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Serna is installed, check the Always use this app to open DITAMAP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the DITAMAP file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with DITAMAP extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the DITAMAP file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the DITAMAP file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The DITAMAP may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the DITAMAP is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. DITAMAP file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with DITAMAP extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the DITAMAP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the DITAMAP file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the DITA Topic Map Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Serna

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with DITAMAP extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with DITA Topic Map Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DITAMAP files affecting older versions of given software.

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