File Extension Database

Open REF File

REF files have several applications. Some of them are described below:

IDRISI Raster Image Reference File

In this case, the REF files are files created by IDRISI Taiga (Today known as TerrSet), an integrated geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing software that analyzes and displays geospatial information.

REF files are used to store georeference information so that RST images can be projected according to specific unit measurements.

Microsoft Train Simulator Reference File

In this application, REF is a file used by Microsoft Train Simulator, a program used to simulate trains and play the role of a locomotive engineer or passenger.

As in the previous application, and as its acronym may indicate, REF files contain a REFerence to the configuration of the shape file, including the shape file name, shadow properties, class, alignment, and description.

In other words, REF files store a list of shapes that can be imported into a simulation.

To work with REF files you can use one of the following programs:

How Can I Open REF File on Windows

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

How Can I Open REF File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open REF File on Android

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

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

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