SVM File Extension

What is SVM file?

Full format name of files that use SVM extension is OpenOffice.org StarView Metafile. OpenOffice.org StarView Metafile specification was created by OpenOffice.org Project Team. SVM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on , Windows system platform. SVM file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. Users are advised to use OpenOffice.org Draw software for managing SVM files, although 5 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support SVM file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open SVM files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with SVM 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 SVM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SVM files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with SVM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install OpenOffice.org Draw software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SVM files is that no program that can handle SVM files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select OpenOffice.org Draw or one of the recommended programs (for example, Apache OpenOffice, LibreOffice Draw, StarOffice) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. 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 OpenOffice.org Draw website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of OpenOffice.org Draw and update if needed

If you already have OpenOffice.org Draw installed on your systems and SVM files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that OpenOffice.org Draw cannot handle files with SVM may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using OpenOffice.org Draw.

Step 3. Associate OpenOffice.org StarView Metafile files with OpenOffice.org Draw

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the SVM file and choose 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 OpenOffice.org Draw is installed, check the Always use this app to open SVM files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SVM file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select OpenOffice.org Draw and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SVM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the SVM 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 SVM file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the SVM file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the SVM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the SVM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the SVM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If you obtained the problematic SVM file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with SVM extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open OpenOffice.org Draw

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SVM 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 OpenOffice.org StarView Metafile 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 SVM files affecting older versions of given software.

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