Kinds of SI Files

Primary SI File Association

.SI

File Ext:	.si
Category:	Softimage Image File

SI file contains the graphics for the character in a proprietary format used by Softimage, a character animation and effects software. SI file is used for creating 2D or 3D animations.

Company:	Autodesk, Inc.
File Category:	3D Image Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.si

Software Programs That Open The Softimage Image File:

Autodesk Softimage 2015 by Autodesk, Inc.

Windows

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SI File Complications

Common Problems Opening SI Files

Missing Autodesk Softimage 2015

If you attempt to load your SI file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SI Files". When this happens, it is commonly due to Autodesk Softimage 2015 missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your SI with Autodesk Softimage 2015, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens SI files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Wrong Version of Autodesk Softimage 2015 is Installed

In other instances, your Softimage Image File file version may not be supported by your version of Autodesk Softimage 2015. You will need to download a newer version of Autodesk Softimage 2015 if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Softimage Image File file version that was created by a newer version of Autodesk Softimage 2015 than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Investigate your SI file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

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

More Causes of Problems Opening SIs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Autodesk Softimage 2015 will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SIs. Problems unrelated to software:

• SI file type Registry entries are wrong
• Deletion of the SI file description from the Registry by mistake
• Defective install of a SI program, such as Autodesk Softimage 2015
• The SI itself is corrupted
• Malware-tainted SI file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with SI software need to be updated
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Softimage Image File file successfully