The file extension ".LWS" can represent two major categories of files: Lightwave Scene files, and Microsoft SharePoint Designer Website files. How you open and use these files depends on which type of LWS file you're dealing with.
Lightwave Scene Files
An LWS file is often associated with LightWave 3D, a highly advanced program extensively used in 3D animation, visual effects, game design, architectural visualizations, and more. LightWave creates scene files with an .LWS extension. These files contain 3D scene information such as objects, lights, cameras, motion paths, and settings.
Opening and Using Lightwave Scene (LWS) Files
LWS files associated with LightWave can be opened directly with the LightWave 3D software. You'll have to own LightWave or download a trial version to be able to open an LWS file.
To open LWS in LightWave, launch the software, go to 'File', then 'Load Scene', and browse for your LWS file. You can modify the file according to your project's requirements.
Microsoft SharePoint Designer Website Files
Apart from being a file format for LightWave, LWS can also be a file extension for a web settings file saved using the Microsoft SharePoint Designer. This allows users to customize their SharePoint sites and create workflows to automate business processes.
Opening and Using Microsoft SharePoint Designer Website (LWS) Files
Microsoft stopped supporting SharePoint Designer after the 2013 edition. However, that 2013 version is still available for download and can be used to open and edit LWS files associated with SharePoint.
To open an LWS file in SharePoint Designer, start the program, click 'File', then 'Open Site', and select your LWS file. You can then perform and save your desired changes to the SharePoint site.
LWS File Important Information
While dealing with LWS files, keep in mind that renaming or tampering with the file extension can complicate its accessibility. Hence, it's advisable not to change the ".lws" extension. If LWS files can't be opened, the foremost likely reason would either be that the correct software (LightWave 3D or Microsoft SharePoint Designer) isn't installed or the file is corrupt.
Thus, it�s important to ensure the proper handling of LWS files. Understanding the appropriate software accompanying the respective LWS file type facilitates efficient usage and mitigates the risk of file corruption.
