Known VSS Files

Leading VSS Type

.VSS

File Name:	.vss
Classification:	Visio Stencil File

VSS File is a used by Microsoft Visio, a program that helps users create flowcharts, drawings, and other technical diagrams. This contains a group of shapes, objects, or connectors.

Author:	The Omni Group
Division:	Raster Image Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vss

Software Programs That Open The Visio Stencil File:

Microsoft Word 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Visio 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Powerpoint 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

The Omni Group OmniGraffle by The Omni Group

Mac

Additional VSS Files

.VSS

File Name:	.vss
Classification:	Microsoft Visio Smartshapes Data

Microsoft Visio Smartshapes Data is an object-based software that uses object template tool that produces 2-D diagrams.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Vector Image Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Visio Smartshapes Data Files:

Microsoft Visio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Microsoft Visio 2010: Visio Viewer by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.VSS

File Name:	.vss
Classification:	VectorWorks VectorScript File

VectorWorks is a software for professional 3D modeling and rendering tool created for Microsoft Windows OS. Vectorworks are available in 2D and 3D, and has production management and capabilities for presentation for all phases of the design process. The Vectorworks 2014 Python language replaced the VectorScript.

Author:	Nemetschek Group
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open VectorWorks VectorScript File Files:

VectorWorks by Nemetschek Group

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening VSS Files

Troubles Opening VSS Files

Microsoft Word 2016 Removed

When you double-click your VSS file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Word 2016 for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: When another VSS application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Incorrect Microsoft Word 2016 Version

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Word 2016 isn't able to open your Visio Stencil File file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Word 2016 from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This problem is predominately due to having a Visio Stencil File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Word 2016 than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your VSS file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Word 2016 version on your computer can cause problems opening VSS files.

Other Causes of VSS File Opening Problems

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Word 2016 installed, you can still experience difficulties opening VSSs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading VSS files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

• Windows Registry VSS file paths that are incorrect
• Accidental deletion of the description of the VSS file in the Windows registry
• Microsoft Word 2016 or another VSS application experienced a flawed installation
• VSS file corruption
• Your VSS has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware related to VSSs has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your Visio Stencil File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)