Open AWG files

  • Full name
    Activeworlds Object Group Format
  • Developer
    Activeworlds
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Have you encountered a problem with a AWG file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a AWG file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your AWG file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is AWG file?

The file extension AWG features a drawing of the vector drawing and illustration program Ability Draw. The drawings contain 2D vector data in a proprietary format that the other components of the Ability Office can read.

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Draw is part of the Ability Office and not available separately. The software package is available in different editions and was also licensed by other manufacturers. These sell the products under their own name and with a partially adapted interface.

Programs which can open a AWG file

How to open file with AWG extension?

In order to open a file with AWG extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening AWG file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with AWG files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Web browser or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening AWG files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support AWG files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of AWG files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Web browser as the default program for opening AWG files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate AWG files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Web browser applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Web browser has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with AWG files

Sometimes problems with opening AWG files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • AWG files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open AWG files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • AWG file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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