Sorts of SY3 Files

Leading SY3 Type

.SY3

File Ext:	.sy3
Class:	Harvard Graphics Symbol File

Data file contains symbols used by Harvard Graphics presentation software, an application used to create presentation.

Author:	Harvard Graphics
Class:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sy3

Software Programs That Open The Harvard Graphics Symbol File:

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Corel Presentations X8 by Corel

Windows

Harvard Graphics ChartXL by Harvard Graphics

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SY3 Files

Typical SY3 Opening Challenges

ACD Systems Canvas is Not Installed

When you double-click your SY3 file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have ACD Systems Canvas for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your SY3 with ACD Systems Canvas, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When another SY3 application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Obsolete Version of ACD Systems Canvas

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of ACD Systems Canvas installed that's incompatible with your Harvard Graphics Symbol File type. You will need to download a newer version of ACD Systems Canvas if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Right-clicking on your SY3, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Summary: Not having the right ACD Systems Canvas version on your computer can cause problems opening SY3 files.

Other Causes of SY3 File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of ACD Systems Canvas will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening SY3 files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for SY3
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SY3 description
• Invalid installation of a SY3-associated program (eg. ACD Systems Canvas)
• The SY3 itself is corrupted
• Malware-tainted SY3 file can't be opened
• Hardware related to SY3s has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your Harvard Graphics Symbol File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)