An SXI file can contain not only formatted text, lists, pictures, videos but also music and tables, which are divided into boards, slides or slides. In addition, many elements can be animated or fade in and out, as well as with different effects. Sxi files can also contain macros. These macros may contain malicious code, which is why you should do a virus scan before running it.
Impress is part of the OpenSource office suite OpenOffice.Org. Version 1.X corresponds to version 6.X of the Sun Microsystems (StarDivision) StarOffice. OpenOffice.Org originated from this after its source code was disclosed. StarOffice continued to be sold commercially and offered extended support.
Most often resolving problems with opening SXI files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support SXI files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of SXI files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such 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 SXI 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 OpenOffice.org applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where OpenOffice.org has been installed.
Sometimes problems with opening SXI files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as: