File Extension Database

Open EV3 File

EV3 extension files can take various formats, some of them below:

LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3

Project created by LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3, a program that allows you to create and command LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robots.

In this section, the EV3 files contain all the project assets, such as program files, EV3P format files, images, sounds, building instructions, videos, and My Blocks.

Create an EV3 file with LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3

To create the EV3 file, click the "+" tab at the top left of the Lobby screen in the app, click the floppy disk "Save" icon at the top right, name your file, choose the save location, and click Save.

Open an EV3 file

To open the EV3 file, navigate to the Application Lobby screen, select the Open Recent ? Open Project... in the upper right corner, navigate to your file, select it, and click Open.

Everlock

In this case, the EV3 file is a type of file used by Everlock, a program used to protect the copy of floppy disks, CDs, and other media.

The EV3 contains options for copy protection, and is used to create installation media with specific copy protection properties.

In a note, the developer stated that EVERLOCK is no longer supported, and they will continue to sell Meter Counts and offer free Product Support to all existing EVERLOCK Customers.

Team Manager

In the latter case, the EV3 file is used by older versions of HY-TEK Team Manager, which is a program used to schedule swimming and track meets.

The EV3 contains the meet name, events, course, and entry qualifying times.

The EV3 is used to store and distribute meeting information to participants.

EV3 files have replaced the HYV file in newer versions of Team Manager, which contain additional match information.

Software to open and work with an EV3 file

LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3
Everlock (Not available)
Team Manager

How Can I Open EV3 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open EV3 file is to find a EV3 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EV3 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 EV3 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 EV3 file opener then try to search online for "EV3 viewer", "application to open EV3 file" or "open EV3 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open EV3 file

How Can I Open EV3 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a EV3 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EV3 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 EV3 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as EV3 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open EV3 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open EV3 file then try to search for "EV3 viewer", "application to open EV3 file" or "read EV3 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read EV3 file

How Can I Open EV3 File on Android

If you downloaded a EV3 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 EV3 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 "EV3".
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 "EV3 viewer", "EV3 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 EV3 File on iPhone or iPad

To open EV3 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 EV3 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 "EV3". This way you can find apps which can open EV3 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 "EV3 viewer" or "EV3 file" online in your favorite search engine.

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