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Basic information about IES file

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

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


1.Detail information about IES file extension: IES Photometric Data File

File type IES Photometric Data File Category Data Files
Developer Illuminating Engineering Society File format Binary
Description IES file is a IES Photometric Data File developed by Illuminating Engineering Society. Data file created in the standardized IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) photometric format; contains measurements of light and light quantities; commonly used to simulate lighting systems in buildings before they are installed.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IES files

Windows
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture
AutoDesSys RenderZone
LTI Optics Photopia
Musco Sports Lighting Lumen Micro
3D Studio Max
EulumdatTools
Revit Architecture
ZEMAX



How to convert IES files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for IES files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve IES to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to IES file format?

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



Can't open a IES 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.IES”。

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 IES extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IES 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.