Understanding SQML Issues
Issues Opening SQML Files
SQML Isn't There
You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open SQML Files" when trying to open your SQML. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have SQML for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SQML, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Outdated SQML
In other instances, your Standard Query Markup Language Document file version may not be supported by your version of SQML. Download the latest SQML version from the Open Source website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your Standard Query Markup Language Document file was created by a newer SQML than what you have installed.
Tip: If you right-click on your SQML file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Conclusion: The majority of SQML file opening issues are due to not having the correct SQML version installed.
Other Causes of SQML File Opening Problems
Assuming you have the right SQML version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening SQML files. If you're still experiencing problems opening SQML files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:
- File references in the Windows Registry for SQML are wrong
- Unintentional removal of the description of the SQML file inside the Windows Registry
- Invalid installation of a SQML-associated program (eg. SQML)
- SQML file corruption
- Past or present virus infection has affected your SQML
- Hardware associated with SQML has outdated drivers
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Standard Query Markup Language Document file
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MPEGs are a type of compressed video file. Videos shot with cell phones, digital cameras, and other devices typically use this format.