Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .pat file [ add info ]
PAT files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing PAT file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with PAT extension. However, it should be remembered that PAT file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is AutoCAD Hatch Pattern Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning PAT files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with PAT extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.pat file extension
Category: Graphic Files
OS | Software |
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Adobe Photoshop CS5 ACD Systems Canvas 12 Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 Corel WordPerfect Office X5 |
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Adobe Photoshop CS5 |
.pat file extension
Category: 3D&CAD Files
OS | Software |
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Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 AeroHydro SurfaceWorks |
.pat file extension
Category: Audio/Music Files
OS | Software |
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Gravis GIPC (Gravis to InterWave Patch Converter) FMJ-Software Awave Studio |
If PAT file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a PAT file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open PAT file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing PAT in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit PAT format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.