Basic information about SOI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SOI（*.SOI or *.soi）, 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 SOI file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about SOI file extension: MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner

File type MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SOI file is a MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner. Full format name of files that use SOI extension is MENSI (Trimble) 3D Laser Enhanced 3D Scanner. SOI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with SOI extension are categorized as Graphic Files files. The Graphic Files subset comprises 524 various file formats. The software recommended for managing SOI files is Rapidform Explorer. Rapidform Explorer software was developed by Rapidform, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about SOI files or the Rapidform Explorer software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SOI files

Windows		 Rapidform Explorer



Can't open a SOI 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.SOI”。

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 SOI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SOI 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 SOI 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 SOI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SOI 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 SOI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the SOI 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.