Sorts of GEF Files

Main GEF Affiliation

.GEF

File ID:	.gef
Type:	Geotechnical Exchange Format File

The GEF plot program is a simple yet very handy tool to visualise and print the contents of a GEF file.

Developer:	Open Source
Class:	Data Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gef

Software Programs That Open The Geotechnical Exchange Format File:

GEF plot by Open Source

Windows

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Troubleshoot GEF Files

Issues Opening GEF Files

GEF plot is Not Installed

When trying to open your GEF file, you get the error "Can't Open GEF File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have GEF plot for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your GEF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Wrong Version of GEF plot is Installed

In other instances, your Geotechnical Exchange Format File file version may not be supported by your version of GEF plot. Download the latest GEF plot version from the Open Source website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Geotechnical Exchange Format File file was created by a newer version of GEF plot than you have on your PC.

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

Conclusion: The majority of GEF file opening issues are due to not having the correct GEF plot version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading GEF Files

You can still experience errors opening GEF files even with the latest version of GEF plot installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening GEF files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for GEF
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry GEF description
• Defective install of a GEF program, such as GEF plot
• Your GEF file is corrupted (issues with your Geotechnical Exchange Format File file itself)
• Your GEF has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers for GEF-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Geotechnical Exchange Format File file