Kinds of G Files

Dominant G File Type

.G

Formatting:	.g
Group:	BRL-CAD Geometry File

The G file extension may refer to a data file which is associated with a constructive solid modeling and solid geometry system called BRL-CAD. BRL-CAD is an open source software that is cross-platform and works on Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac, and Solaris. The G format is considered the BRL-CAD default geometry format.

Author:	Open Source
Class:	CAD Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.g

Software Programs That Open The BRL-CAD Geometry File:

BRL-CAD by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Troubleshoot G Files

Issues Opening G Files

Missing BRL-CAD

If you attempt to load your G file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open G Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have BRL-CAD installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your G file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

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

Wrong Version of BRL-CAD is Installed

In other instances, your BRL-CAD Geometry File file version may not be supported by your version of BRL-CAD. You will need to download a newer version of BRL-CAD if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your BRL-CAD Geometry File file was created by a newer BRL-CAD than what you have installed.

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

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening G files are due to having the wrong version of BRL-CAD installed.

Other Causes of G File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening G files even with the latest version of BRL-CAD installed on your PC. Other G opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

• G file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Unintentional removal of the description of the G file inside the Windows Registry
• Defective install of a G program, such as BRL-CAD
• G file corruption
• The G is infected with a virus
• Hardware related to Gs has device driver corruption
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your BRL-CAD Geometry File file successfully