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Basic information about FINS file

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

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


1.Detail information about FINS file extension: Autodesk Inventor Data

File type Autodesk Inventor Data Category Uncommon Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FINS file is a Autodesk Inventor Data. The fins file extension is related to the Inventor, a CAD and CAM software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by Autodesk.

The fins file stores some kind of data used by Autodesk Inventor.

Software programs that will open, edit or convert FINS files

Windows
Autodesk Inventor



Can't open a FINS 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.FINS”。

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 FINS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FINS 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.