Opening SS Files

The SS file type is primarily associated with SilverStripe CMS.

SSFile Extension SS
File extension: SS
File type:  web page template

What is an SS file?

SS files mostly belong to SilverStripe CMS by SilverStripe. An SS file is a template used to dynamically render web pages in SilverStripe content management system. It contains HTML, CSS, JSON, JavaScript, and embedded PHP code. The SSViewer class in SilverStripe is responsible for rendering a template. A code editor such as Sublime or VS Code may be used to create or edit an SS template. Another type of SS file contains programming environment data used by DrScheme programming software. dnaLIMS molecular data sequencing tool saves a sample sheet in an SS file.

How to open SS files

You need a suitable software like SilverStripe CMS to open an SS 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 SS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SS 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 SS files:

  1. SilverStripe CMS by SilverStripe
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SS files are often referred to as SilverStripe CMS web (source)s because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. dnaLIMS (sample sheet) by dnaTools
    dnaLIMS is a laboratory information management system used for DNA sequencing order placement and retrieval. A sample sheet used by this tool is saved in an SS file. This file format is classified as Data.
  3. DRAGN (graph algorithm) by Oberlin College of Computer Science
    DRAGN is a discontinued computer science educational infrastructure project used for curriculum development. It uses a graph algorithm saved in an SS file. This file format is classified as Data.
  4. DrScheme (programming environment data) by Rice University
    DrScheme is a software development environment for Scheme (a dialect of Lisp) programming language. It uses an SS file to save a programming environment's data. This file format is classified as Developer.
  5. Ribbons (protein data) by M. Carson
    Ribbons is a discontinued molecular dynamics software used for molecular data analysis and visualization. Protein data used by this program is saved in an SS file. This file format is classified as Data.
  6. Sam Spade (script) by Steve Atkins
    Sam Spade is a discontinued Windows program and internet service that guards against internet harassment, email spams, etc. It uses a script saved in an SS file. This file format is classified as Developer.
  7. Snappy
    This file format is classified as Settings.
  8. XShipWars (sound scheme) by Wolf Passport
    XShipWars is a discontinued space-based real-time strategy game client. The sound scheme file of this game has SS filename extension. This file format is classified as Game.

SS file extension format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our evaluation of the SS files is as follows:

The SS file extension is rather rarely used and does not have a uniform file format. The following file formats are most commonly found in SS files:

All other SS files (75%) have no uniform format, frequently e.g. First Choice SpreadSheet and Test. If you want to find out which format your SS file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .ss file to analyze".

Technical Data for SS File Extension

File classification:
Web (source)
Related files:
hds, countbytime26jan, countbytime30, countbytime31, ebb, srf, restore, txt, snapshot, zip, mta, pdf, adoc, ris

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: AdobeTypeManager.psstype
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe Type Manager\ATMFM.EXE %1

ProgramID: CSSfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~3\Office10\FRONTPG.EXE %1

ProgramID: CSSfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~4\Office10\FRONTPG.EXE %1

ProgramID: DSS-Lite
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OLYMPUS\DSSplayerLite\DSSPly.exe %1

ProgramID: MSS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MILESS~1\Milesply.exe %1

ProgramID: ossfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office10\FINDER.EXE /f %1

ProgramID: ossfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\FINDER.EXE /f %1

ProgramID: ossfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDER.EXE /f %1

ProgramID: ossfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\msoffice\OFFICE11\FINDER.EXE /f %1

ProgramID: Sxm.Script
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Informax\Vector NTI Suite 9\Tools\SxmW32.exe

ProgramID: Scheme.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PLT\DrScheme.exe %1

ProgramID: SmackScript.Application
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SMACKER\Smackscw.exe %1

ProgramID: SimpleSudoku
EXEFile: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Menu Iniciar\Programas\Simple Sudoku\SimpleSudoku.exe %1

ProgramID: AnSlideShowFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MySlideShow 2\MySlideShow.exe

ProgramID: SimpleSudoku
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Simple Sudoku\SimpleSudoku.exe

ProgramID: SimpleSudoku
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Simple Sudoku\SimpleSudoku.exe

ProgramID: SimpleSudoku
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Games\Simple Sudoku\SimpleSudoku.exe

ProgramID: Sxm.Script
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Invitrogen\Vector NTI Advance 10\Tools\Sxmw32.exe


an ss web page template is a special file format by SilverStripe and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SS files

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