Sorts of SXD Files

Chief SXD Description

.SXD

Formatting:	.sxd
Category:	ArcScene Document

A document created using ArcScene. It has links to the data sources for the scene. It also saves the scene's view properties as well as layers;. Used to render 3D views of GIS data.

Organization:	ESRI
Class:	GIS Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sxd

Software Programs That Open The ArcScene Document:

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

Windows

More SXD Files

.SXD

Formatting:	.sxd
Category:	StarOffice Drawing

SXD file extension may refer to a diagram or drawing file created by a vector graphics drawing program called Apache OpenOffice Draw. Apache OpenOffice Draw is included with the Apache OpenOffice and Oracle's Open Office Suites. The SXD file contains drawn vector objects and also supports raster graphics. It may also be used for storage of organizational charts, network diagrams, flowcharts, or other types of drawings.

Organization:	Oracle Corporation
Class:	Vector Image Files

Software Programs That Open StarOffice Drawing Files:

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

StarOffice by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SXD Files

Frequent SXD Opening Issues

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "- Can't Open SXD Files" when trying to open your SXD. Generally, this is experienced in - because ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your SXD file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SXD, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop won't support your ArcScene Document file. Visit the ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) website to download (or purchase) the latest version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop. Your ArcScene Document file was probably created by a newer release of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SXD file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SXD files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening SXDs

Even with the correct version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed, you can still experience difficulties opening SXDs. Other SXD opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of - . These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry SXD file paths that are incorrect
• The SXD file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Partial installation of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop that did not fully complete
• Your SXD can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your SXD
• Hardware associated with SXD has outdated drivers
• Windows cannot load your ArcScene Document file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)