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Basic information about NWO file

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

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


1.Detail information about NWO file extension: NWChem Output File

File type NWChem Output File Category Data Files
Developer Pacific Northwest National Laboratory File format N/A
Description NWO file is a NWChem Output File developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Chemical file created by NWChem, a computational chemistry software package; contains output data from a NWChem simulation, such as the electric density of orbitals in a molecule.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NWO files

Windows		 NWChem
Avogadro

macOS		 NWChem
Avogadro

Linux		 NWChem
Avogadro



Can't open a NWO 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.NWO”。

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 NWO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the NWO 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.