VEL File Extension

What is VEL file?

Full format name of files that use VEL extension is NEPLAN Network Differences. NEPLAN Network Differences format was developed by NEPLAN. VEL file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. VEL file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing VEL files is NEPLAN. Software named NEPLAN was created by NEPLAN. In order to find more detailed information on the software and VEL files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support VEL file extension

The following listing features VEL-compatible programs. VEL files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with VEL extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening VEL files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with VEL 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. Download and install NEPLAN

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports VEL files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download NEPLAN and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support VEL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download NEPLAN installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit NEPLAN website and download from their official repositories.

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

You still cannot access VEL files although NEPLAN is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that NEPLAN cannot handle files with VEL may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of NEPLAN is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate NEPLAN Network Differences files with NEPLAN

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate VEL files with latest version of NEPLAN you have installed 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the VEL file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the NEPLAN installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open VEL files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with VEL extension, 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
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with VEL extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the VEL file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the VEL file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the VEL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the VEL file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the VEL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with NEPLAN Network Differences files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with VEL files affecting older versions of given software.

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