File Extension Database

Open VIS File

The VIS file extension is a type of data format for storing and visualizing diverse sets of data. VIS files are flexible and can accommodate a variety of formats. VIS stands for "Visual Document", "3D Input Process", and "TwinCAT" depending on the software that is used to open it. Below are the different ways by which VIS files are utilized:

Chapter 1: Microsoft Visual Studio

Visual Studio (VS) by Microsoft uses the VIS file extension as a Visual Studio Workspace File. In this case, the VIS file isn't a document file, but a workspace settings file that records the arrangement of applications in the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE). To view or change the settings of a VIS application, one has to open the Visual Studio platform. Notably, VIS files in Visual Studio are not meant for creating graphical diagrams like VISIO, which bears a similar name.

Chapter 2: Beckhoff TwinCAT

Beckhoff Information System's (BIS) TwinCAT uses the VIS extension to store part visualization information. These files contain visualization parameters including window size, color, style, location of graphs and other visual information that are used by the TwinCAT automation interface. To open them, you need the TwinCAT software. This software is a complete Windows-based automation suite, offering a "real-time" control environment capable of executing PLC, Motion Control, and CNC systems.

Chapter 3: TreeAge Pro Suite

The VIS file extension is also used by TreeAge Pro Suite, a software tool for decision making. These VIS files do not save any data themselves but rather they reference data that's saved in other files, like .DTA data table files in TreeAge. To access these .VIS files, you need to open TreeAge Pro software, a decision-making software used in various industries like health economics, insurance, legal, and more.

VIS File Important Information

In conclusion, VIS files are employed in several software platforms including Microsoft Visual Studio, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and TreeAge Pro Suite. Each uses the VIS file for different purposes, such as storing workspace setting information, making automation interface more visual, and referencing data from other files respectively. Therefore, you cannot open a VIS file without having the corresponding software that created it. It's important to be aware of the software you are dealing with and not to confuse VIS files with similarly named file types like .VSD files, which are used by Microsoft Visio.

How Can I Open VIS File on Windows

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

How Can I Open VIS File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open VIS File on Android

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

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

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