File Extension Database

Open BGL File

The files that have a BGL extension have various uses, some of them are listed below:

Babylon Glossary File

In this section, a BGL extension file is of type glossary text created by Babylon Glossary Builder, a program used to create Babylon glossaries.

Babylon

Babylon is a dictionary and, at the same time, a translation program developed by the Israeli company Babylon Software Ltd. based in the city of Or Yehuda, Israel.

Thus, the BGL format contains terms and their definitions in a proprietary text format, i.e. BGL only works with Babylon.

Flight Simulator File

In this case, the BGL file extension is a data file used by Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a series of hobbyist flight simulation programs for the Microsoft Windows operating systems and earlier versions for MS-DOS and Classic Mac OS.

Thus, the BGL file contains scenario data, locations and routes.

It is noted that small scenarios require a single BGL file, while more complex locations and airports can use multiple BGL files.

Create and/or Modify a BGL file

Basically, the BGL files for Flight Simulator are Addons, and must be saved in specific directories, which each version of the software indicates.

It is important to note that the BGL files included in Flight Simulator must not be modified.

However, custom BGL files can be created to create custom airports and flight locations.

Custom BGL files can be created and compiled using third party programs.

Software to open and work with a BGL file

How Can I Open BGL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open BGL file is to find a BGL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BGL file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open BGL file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as BGL file opener then try to search online for "BGL viewer", "application to open BGL file" or "open BGL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open BGL file

How Can I Open BGL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a BGL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BGL file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with BGL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as BGL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open BGL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open BGL file then try to search for "BGL viewer", "application to open BGL file" or "read BGL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read BGL file

How Can I Open BGL File on Android

If you downloaded a BGL file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded BGL file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "BGL".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "BGL viewer", "BGL file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open BGL File on iPhone or iPad

To open BGL File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the BGL file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "BGL". This way you can find apps which can open BGL files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "BGL viewer" or "BGL file" online in your favorite search engine.

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