Varieties of DF3 Files

Main DF3 Affiliation

.DF3

File Ext:	.df3
Classification:	Omnis Studio Database File Format

The file contains database from Omnis Studio, a RAD (rapid application development) tool developed by Omnis Software.

Developer:	Omnis Software
Group:	Database Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.df3

Software Programs That Open The Omnis Studio Database File Format:

Omnis Studio by Omnis Software

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Blackberry

Secondary DF3 Associations

.DF3

File Ext:	.df3
Classification:	POV-Ray File

The file used by POV-Ray software contains some scene description having bodies, lights, as well as shadows, pigments, textures, refraction, reflection, attenuation, fog, dust, halos, animation or rainbows.

Developer:	The POV-Team
Group:	Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open POV-Ray File Files:

Pov-Ray by The POV-Team

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of DF3 Problems

Troubles Opening DF3 Files

Missing Omnis Studio

When trying to open your DF3 file, you get the error "Can't Open DF3 File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Omnis Studio missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your DF3 because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens DF3 files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Omnis Studio Requires Update

In other instances, your Omnis Studio Database File Format file version may not be supported by your version of Omnis Studio. If you do not have the proper version Omnis Studio (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your Omnis Studio Database File Format file was probably created by a newer release of Omnis Studio than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: If you right-click on your DF3 file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening DF3 files are due to having the wrong version of Omnis Studio installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading DF3 Files

Although you might already have Omnis Studio or another DF3-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Omnis Studio Database File Format files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading DF3 files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for DF3 are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry DF3 description
• Defective install of a DF3 program, such as Omnis Studio
• Something has caused file corruption of your DF3
• Past or present virus infection has affected your DF3
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your DF3 file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your Omnis Studio Database File Format file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)