File extension .GWS
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| GeoMedia Geoworkspace Format | Intergraph | Settings Files |
A .GWS (GeoMedia GeoWorkspace File) is a file type used by the Hexagon Geospatial’s GeoMedia software. It is a binary format containing project data such as region data, metadata, map layers, and other properties. It displays collections of associated GeoMedia objects in the Correlate tab in the GeoWorkspace Manager dialog of the GeoMedia application.
Compatibility
The .GWS file type is primarily associated with version 16.x and higher of the GeoMedia software and cannot be opened directly by any other program. Other geospatial file formats that can be accessed with the GeoMedia software are .PBG, GWX, .GWT, .GMX, .GMD, .GPH, and GRE.
Functionality
The GWS file stores all of the associated information for a specific GeoMedia workspace, such as coordinate system settings, feature classes, display selector settings, polygon editing class preference settings, background maps, labels, and areas of interest. It can be used to store multiple types of geospatial information in one structure. The GWS Binary File format is useful for automatically storing large amounts of geo-spatial data in a single file since the hierarchy of data within it is maintained.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .GWS) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .GWS extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .GWS file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .GWS extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .GWS extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .GWS file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .GWS file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .GWS file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .GWS file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .GWS file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
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