BNA File Extension
Atlas Boundary Format
- File Type bna
- Developer Golden Software
- Popularity
- Application MapViewer
- Category Text Files, GIS Files
What is a BNA file?
The BNA extension is used by Atlas Boundary Format and falls under the categories of Text Files and GIS Files, covering 562 files.
Golden, the developer of the Atlas Boundary Format (BNA), has released file format and 6 programs designed to handle them.
BNA file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows. There are 3 programs available to view a BNA file, including popular tools like MapViewer, Didger and QuickSurf.
How to open a BNA file?
If you are having trouble opening a BNA file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.
Thanks to their popularity, MapViewer, Didger and QuickSurf are often the go-to programs for managing BNA files. If you want the most recent release of MapViewer, head over to the Golden site and download the version designed to run on all platforms.
After completing the installation, BNA files should be recognized by the system and linked to MapViewer.
Set MapViewer as your default BNA viewer
Set default app to open files on Mac
- Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired BNA file to open a menu of available actions;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- In the lower section of the window, you’ll find the "Enable" menu, with "Recommended Programs" pre-selected as the default option;
- Select "All Programs" in this menu, and then search for MapViewer. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.
Change a default app in Windows
- To get started, right-click your BNA file, then choose "Open With" and select "Choose Another Application" from the context menu;
- From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select MapViewer as your desired application;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening BNA files.
Solving Common BNA File Challenges
While BNA files can sometimes present difficulties, most problems can be resolved quickly with minor software modifications. Check the tips below to help solve them.
What Causes MapViewer to Crash Frequently?
Insufficient software updates are a likely cause of MapViewer crashes. Be sure to install the latest updates for Golden products.
A simple restart of your computer can often fix many common problems, which is why it is the recommended first step before making any adjustments to your software settings.
How can I restore a damaged BNA file?
Start a data recovery program and open the damaged BNA file. Then, choose the "Repair" option from the menu. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged text files.
How can I determine if my BNA file is damaged?
Characteristics of corrupted BNA text files can include:
- MapViewer or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;
- Error notifications appear during file manipulation;
- When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
- Unexplained BNA file size inflation;