Opening a GSW File

The GSW file type is primarily associated with GeoMax GeoOffice.

GSW	File extension: GSW
	File type:	survey file

What is a GSW file

GSW files mostly belong to GeoMax GeoOffice. GSW files store survey data using an XML structure.
They are created and used by GeoMax GeoOffice and are also known as GeoMax Survey files or GeoSurveyor Workflow files.
These files contain geospatial coordinates and measurement data along with workflow details that help in the survey process.
Key details compiled by FilExt.com:

The file uses XML, making it both human readable and machine-processable.

It holds crucial survey measurements and settings.

It supports workflow operations in surveying tasks.

FilExt.com tip: To open and view a GSW file, use the appropriate survey software like GeoMax GeoOffice to ensure data is interpreted correctly.

How can I open a GSW file?

You need a suitable software like GeoMax GeoOffice to open a GSW file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your GSW file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GSW file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert GSW files:

GeoMax GeoOffice
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GSW files are often referred to as GeoMax GeoOffice gis because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
GraphShow Worksheet
GRDSOZ4W
GRDSOZ4W, adopted from Gerdsooz Farsi/English character definition by Ali Moadeyian, is an interactive editor of Gerdsooz source files.

GSW format details:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the GSW files:

GSW is not that commonly used as a file extension. This file type mainly uses a special format. However, the following two file formats are common:

80% of all GSW files are based on the well-known XML file format. The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a simple text-based format for representing structured information: documents, webpages, data, configuration, books, transactions, invoices, and much more. XML defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. The contents of these files are easily readable with a text editor. A typical file size is 1 KB. It is a modern file type. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. <HEAD>, <WORK>, Name, <Instrument></Instrument>, <Remark></Remark>, CreateDateTime, <Ver></Ver>, <Operator></Operator> and <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' ?>. The following filename is common: 20180601.GSW.
6% of all GSW files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "11 56 61 72 69 61 6E 20 55 56 2D 56 49 53 2D 4E" at the beginning. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. Most of these files are 1 KB to 2 KB in size. The files contain the following words: Arial, TGraphStore and Varian UV-VIS-NIR.

All other GSW files (14%) have no uniform format. If you want to find out what your GSW file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for GSW File Extension

File classification:

GIS

Related files:

shp, kml, gml, gdb, gpx, wgm, gcw, gxw, gws, sp, pd, xml, xtx, texi, dxf

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: SWFile
EXEFile: C:\Varian\CARYWI~1\Scan.exe

a gsw survey file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with GSW files

Associate the GSW file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open survey files. Because only the current version supports the latest GSW file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available GeoMax GeoOffice update.
To make sure that your GSW file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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