DGSL

Basic information about DGSL file

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

There are 1 file types using the DGSL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DGSL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DGSL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DGSL file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DGSL file?
How to open a DGSL file?
What programs do I need to open a DGSL file?
What programs help to create and edit a DGSL file?
How to convert DGSL files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DGSL file format?

1.Detail information about DGSL file extension: Visual Shader Graph File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DGSL files
File type	Visual Shader Graph File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	N/A
Description	DGSL file is a Visual Shader Graph File developed by Microsoft. File created by the Shader Designer component of the Visual Studio IDE; contains a directed graph that defines 3D surfaces and operations to be performed on the surfaces (e.g., shading, lighting, etc.); often used by programmers that want to develop shaders visually without manually writing source code.
Windows	Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

Can't open a DGSL 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.DGSL”。

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 DGSL extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the DGSL 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.