SMA File Complications
Common Problems Opening SMA Files
MacroMates TextMate Isn't There
When you double-click your SMA file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because MacroMates TextMate isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your SMA with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your SMA file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Outdated MacroMates TextMate
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of MacroMates TextMate installed that's incompatible with your C/C++ Source Code File type. Download the latest MacroMates TextMate version from the MacroMates website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is predominately due to having a C/C++ Source Code File file version that was created by a newer version of MacroMates TextMate than what you have installed on your PC.
Tip: If you right-click on your SMA file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Conclusion: The majority of SMA file opening issues are due to not having the correct MacroMates TextMate version installed.
More Causes of Problems Opening SMAs
In the majority of cases, installing the right version of MacroMates TextMate will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening SMA files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:
- SMA file type Registry entries are wrong
- The SMA file description within the Windows Registry was removed
- Corrupt install of MacroMates TextMate or other SMA-related program
- File corruption affecting your SMA file
- SMA file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Hardware related to SMAs has device driver corruption
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your C/C++ Source Code File file
Quiz: Which file extension is a type of raster image?
That's Correct!
TIFF files, or Tagged Image File Format, is a considered a raster image file. They are very popular with the publishing industry because of their ability to be compressed using lossless compression (maintaining high quality).
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TIFF files, or Tagged Image File Format, is a considered a raster image file. They are very popular with the publishing industry because of their ability to be compressed using lossless compression (maintaining high quality).
Poll: What file extension do you use the most often?