Can't empty file in trash

[06Honda]

I have a file ending in .pxm that I cannot delete. When I select empty trash it says " The operation can't be completed because the (filename) is in use". How do I delete this file, thanks.

Note: When I downloaded the file and double clicked it the file opened in my pixelmator app, that app is closed.

 

[vmachiel]

maybe it's still in memory as inactive? If so, use the purge command in terminal to fix this. Or try a restart, that's what I always do when my trash is acting up.

 

[06Honda]

Thanks VM, that suggestion regarding restarting worked.