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Basic information about BLN file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BLN（*.BLN or *.bln）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BLN file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BLN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BLN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BLN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BLN file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BLN file?
  • How to open a BLN file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BLN file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BLN file?
  • How to convert BLN files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BLN file format?


1.Detail information about BLN file extension: Golden Software Blanking File

File type Golden Software Blanking File Category Data Files
Developer Golden Software File format Text
Description BLN file is a Golden Software Blanking File developed by Golden Software. Comma-delimited ASCII text file used by Golden Software's visualization and mapping software products; defines polygon, polyline, and point boundaries; can be used for "blanking" out regions in a grid file (e.g., a blanked region on a contour map will not show contour lines).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLN files

Windows		 Golden Software Surfer
Golden Software Grapher
Golden Software Strater
Golden Software Voxler
Golden Software MapViewer
Golden Software Didger



How to convert BLN files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for BLN files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BLN to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BLN to PJT


Can't open a BLN file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.BLN”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BLN extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BLN file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of BLN files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a BLN file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BLN file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BLN file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BLN file is damaged.
  • Whether the BLN file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BLN file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BLN file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BLN file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BLN file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BLN file.

If the BLN file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.