Varieties of VS Files

Principal VS Type

.VS

File Format:	.vs
Classification:	Vertex Shader File

The VS file is a file used by OpenGL and DirectX applications and games.The VS file saves lighting properties for vertices, which are points in 3D space.The VS file enables a 3D model to have shading effects.The VS file is saved in a plain text format.

Organization:	OpenGL
Function:	3D Image Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vs

Software Programs That Open The Vertex Shader File:

Microsoft DirectX SDK by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

OpenGL SDK by OpenGL

Windows

Mac

Linux

Alternative VS Types

.VS

File Format:	.vs
Classification:	GreekToMe Verse List File

The VS file is also a file created by GreekToMe.The VS file contains a list of verses that were selected in the verse list and then exported via the File → Export Verse List... menu option.The VS file can be imported later by the File → Import Verse List... option to restore the selections.

Organization:	Open Source
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open GreekToMe Verse List File Files:

GreekToMe by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.VS

File Format:	.vs
Classification:	Vivid Include File

The VS file is a format used by Vivid 2.0, a Palm OS customization program.

Organization:	Palm
Function:	Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Vivid Include File Files:

Palm OS by Palm

Compatible with:

Palm OS

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening VS Files

Issues Opening VS Files

Microsoft DirectX SDK Removed

When trying to open your VS file, you get the error "Can't Open VS File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft DirectX SDK installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the VS file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

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

Incorrect Microsoft DirectX SDK Version

In other instances, your Vertex Shader File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft DirectX SDK. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft DirectX SDK (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Vertex Shader File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft DirectX SDK than you have on your PC.

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

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft DirectX SDK version on your computer can cause problems opening VS files.

Other VS File Issues

Although you might already have Microsoft DirectX SDK or another VS-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Vertex Shader File files. If you are still having problems opening VS 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):

• VS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• The VS file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Partial installation of Microsoft DirectX SDK that did not fully complete
• Your VS file is corrupted (issues with your Vertex Shader File file itself)
• Malware-tainted VS file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with VS software need to be updated
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Vertex Shader File file