XMI File Extension

What is XMI file?

XMI filename suffix is mostly used for XML Metadata Interchange Format files. Object Management Group defined the XML Metadata Interchange Format format standard. XMI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. XMI file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. The most popular program for handling XMI files is Liquid XML Studio, but users can choose among 6 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Liquid Technologies Limited developer not only will you find detailed information about theLiquid XML Studio software, but also about XMI and other supported file formats.

Programs which support XMI file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with XMI files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with XMI extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with XMI extension?

Problems with accessing XMI may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to XML Metadata Interchange Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Liquid XML Studio software

Problems with opening and working with XMI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with XMI files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Liquid XML Studio or different compatible program, such as Awave Studio, MagicDraw, UModel. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support XMI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Liquid XML Studio installed is by going to developer’s website (Liquid Technologies Limited) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Liquid XML Studio and update if needed

You still cannot access XMI files although Liquid XML Studio 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. The reason that Liquid XML Studio cannot handle files with XMI may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Liquid XML Studio is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open XMI files to Liquid XML Studio

After installing Liquid XML Studio (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open XMI files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the XMI with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the 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 Liquid XML Studio installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open XMI files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the XMI file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with XMI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the XMI for errors

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

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

Should it happed that the XMI 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. If the XMI file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the XMI file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 XMI 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the XML Metadata Interchange Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Liquid XML Studio

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support XMI files. Close all running programs and try opening the XMI file.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with XML Metadata Interchange Format file. It may be the case that the XMI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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