CML Troubleshooting
Common CML Opening Problems
Avogadro Removed
If you attempt to load your CML file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open CML Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Avogadro installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your CML with Avogadro, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your CML file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Avogadro Requires Update
Your Chemical Markup Language File file is incompatible with Avogadro because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Avogadro from Open Source is recommended. Your Chemical Markup Language File file was probably created by a newer release of Avogadro than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the CML file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Conclusion: The majority of CML file opening issues are due to not having the correct Avogadro version installed.
Additional CML Opening Issues
Errors opening Chemical Markup Language File files can still occur even with the latest Avogadro software installed on your computer. Other CML opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These issues include:
- Windows Registry CML file paths that are incorrect
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry CML description
- Avogadro or another CML application experienced a flawed installation
- The CML itself is corrupted
- Malware-tainted CML file can't be opened
- CML-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Chemical Markup Language File file successfully
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