File extension BGL
| File type | Microsoft Flight Simulator Scenery Data Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a BGL file?
BGL is a file package used by Microsoft Flight Simulator, a computer simulation game. BGL files store airport data used in the game. BGL files should not be modified by users if they want realistic in-game recreation of complex structures that are airports, prepared by the game’s developer.
Custom BGL files can be created by using dedicated tools and added to the game. Such non-standard files are typically created by fans of the game.
Program(s) that can open the .BGL file
How to open BGL files
If you cannot open the BGL file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports BGL among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the BGL file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the BGL format files
The inability to open and operate the BGL file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Flight Simulator Scenery Data Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a BGL file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the BGL file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the BGL from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the BGL format
- The BGL file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the BGL file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a BGL file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the BGL file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the BGL file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the BGL file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.BGL) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected BGL file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the BGL file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. BGL) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.