GKO filename suffix is mostly used for Gerber Keep Out Layer files. GKO file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with GKO extension are categorized as 3D Image Files files. The 3D Image Files subset comprises 622 various file formats. Altium Designer is by far the most used program for working with GKO files. On the official website of Altium Limited. developer not only will you find detailed information about theAltium Designer software, but also about GKO and other supported file formats.
Programs that can handle GKO files are as follows. GKO files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.
There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GKO files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Gerber Keep Out Layer files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.
The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GKO files is that no program that can handle GKO files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Altium Designer developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Altium Designer installed is by going to developer’s website (Altium Limited.) and downloading the software using provided links.
You still cannot access GKO files although Altium Designer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why GKO files are not compatible with Altium Designer. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Altium Designer.
After installing Altium Designer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GKO files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.
Change the default application in Windows
Change the default application in Mac OS
You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper GKO file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.
Should it happed that the GKO is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the GKO file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the GKO file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.
If you obtained the problematic GKO file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with GKO extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.
Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Gerber Keep Out Layer file.
The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support GKO files. Close all running programs and try opening the GKO file.
Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Gerber Keep Out Layer files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the GKO files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.
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