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Basic information about SML file

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

There are 2 file types using the SML file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SML file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SML file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SML file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about SML file extension: ARC/INFO Simple Macro Language File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SML files
File type	ARC/INFO Simple Macro Language File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	ESRI	File format	Text
Description	SML file is a ARC/INFO Simple Macro Language File developed by ESRI. Script written for ARC/INFO, an older DOS GIS program developed by ESRI; permits a subset of the language features of the Arc Macro Language (.AML files), which was used by ArcInfo WorkStation; used for building GIS applications for the ARC/INFO environment.
Windows	ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop

2.Detail information about SML file extension: SMIL Slideshow Presentation

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SML files
File type	SMIL Slideshow Presentation	Category	Video Files
Developer	SYMM Working Group	File format	Text
Description	SML file is a SMIL Slideshow Presentation developed by SYMM Working Group.
Windows	ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Ambulant Player RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Internet Explorer
macOS	Ambulant Player RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud Apple QuickTime Player
Linux	Ambulant Player RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud

Can't open a SML 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.SML”。

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 SML extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the SML 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.