FINS File Extension

What is FINS file?

FINS is a file extension commonly associated with Autodesk Inventor Data Format files. Files with FINS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FINS file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing FINS files is Autodesk Inventor. Software named Autodesk Inventor was created by Autodesk, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FINS files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FINS file extension

Programs that can handle FINS files are as follows. FINS files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 07/17/2020

How to open file with FINS extension?

Problems with accessing FINS may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with FINS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Autodesk Inventor software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports FINS files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Autodesk Inventor. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Autodesk Inventor installed is by going to developer’s website (Autodesk, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Autodesk Inventor to the latest version

If you already have Autodesk Inventor installed on your systems and FINS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Autodesk Inventor installed, it may not support FINS format. The most recent version of Autodesk Inventor is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FINS files to Autodesk Inventor

If you have the latest version of Autodesk Inventor installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage FINS on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the FINS with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Autodesk Inventor is installed, check the Always use this app to open FINS files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FINS file open the file menu and choose 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
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FINS extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the FINS file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the FINS file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FINS file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. FINS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the FINS file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the FINS file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with FINS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

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 Autodesk Inventor Data Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Autodesk Inventor

If the systems has insufficient resources to open FINS files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Autodesk Inventor Data Format files. It may be the case that the FINS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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