DGF File Extension
GPS Pathfinder Office Geoid Grid
- File Type dgf
- Developer Trimble Navigation Limited
- Popularity
- Application GPS Pathfinder Office
- Category GIS Files
What is a DGF file?
The DGF extension is related to GPS Pathfinder Office Geoid Grid and is classified in the GIS Files category, which contains 247 files.
The GPS Pathfinder Office Geoid Grid (DGF) was created by Trimble Navigation, a company that developed file format and produced 5 programs for their use.
DGF files are compatible with various operating systems, including Windows. If you need to open a DGF file, you can use one of 2 programs, such as GPS Pathfinder Office and Total GIS Converter.
How to open a DGF file?
If you’re having difficulty opening a DGF file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.
GPS Pathfinder Office and Total GIS Converter are among the most widely used programs for handling DGF files. To set up the newest version of GPS Pathfinder Office on your device, simply go to the official Trimble Navigation website. There you can download the edition compatible with every operating system.
Once the process is complete, GPS Pathfinder Office should take over as the default application for DGF files.
Make GPS Pathfinder Office the default DGF viewer
Change the default app to open files on Mac
- Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired DGF file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- At the bottom of the window, you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, will be set to "Recommended Programs";
- Choose "All Programs" in this menu and search for GPS Pathfinder Office. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.
Change default programs in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your DGF file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
- Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose GPS Pathfinder Office as the application to associate with your DGF file;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".
Finding answers to DGF file problems
Rest assured, any issues with DGF files can typically be addressed with simple software adjustments. See the tips below for help.
What are the steps to repair a damaged DGF file?
Open the damaged DGF file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item to start the repair operation. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged gis files.
What are the methods to detect if my DGF file has been corrupted?
The signs of corrupted DGF gis files can manifest as:
- Unexplained DGF file size inflation;
- GPS Pathfinder Office or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;
- When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
- While working with the file, error alerts are encountered;
What are the reasons behind GPS Pathfinder Office crash?
Insufficient software updates can contribute to GPS Pathfinder Office crash. To avoid this, make sure that you have installed the latest updates for Trimble Navigation products.
A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.
Convert files to and from DGF
If you struggle with a DGF file, consider converting it to alternative formats such as JPG, JPEG, PNG or other similar file types.
It is important to understand that converting a DGF file might limit certain functions, but this conversion is usually reversible.