CXL file format description

Many people share .cxl files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .cxl file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .cxl files.

4 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.cxl - Content Extraction Language Document

The CXL document files are related to Pervasive Data Extractor. CXL file is a Content Extraction Language Document. Content Extraction Language (CXL) is a scripting language provides many advanced data manipulation and formatting capabilities. CXL can be used to create or customize complex scripts necessary for text files with patterns and rules that are too difficult to be expressed by the user interface supplied with the Data Extractor.

Application:

Pervasive Data Extractor

Category:

Document files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Content Extraction Language Document related extensions:

.ris: Research Information Systems Citation
.erd: Prosa Entity Relationship Diagram
.jfc: JWPce Flash Card File
.up3: UP! Printer 3D Model
.pc: Personal Composer Document
.dae: Collada Digital Asset Exchange

.cxl - Tekla Structural Designer Neutral Data

The CXL data files are related to Tekla Structures. CXL file is a Tekla Structural Designer Neutral Data. Tekla Structures is a tool for structural engineers, detailers, and fabricators. It is an integrated model-based 3D solution for managing multi-material databases (steel, concrete, timber, etc.). Tekla Structures features interactive modeling, structural analysis and design, and automatic drawing creation.

Application:

Tekla Structures

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Tekla Structural Designer Neutral Data related extensions:

.xsr: Tekla Structures FabTrol Report
.dtfx: IBM i Access Data Transfer from IBM i
.aif: SmartWare Executable Program
.eli: Elematic ELiPLAN Data
.cnx: Trimble LM80 Data
.idz: Autodesk Inventor Compressed Content Library

.cxl - ConsoXL Project

The CXL project files are related to ConsoXL. CXL file is a ConsoXL Project. ConsoXL consolidates the data of multiple workbooks and sheets of different formats at once. The ConsoXL seems to be no longer supported.

Application:

ConsoXL

Category:

Project files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

ConsoXL Project related extensions:

.dbs: Novapoint Geosuite Project
.imp: Imagine Project
.bcp: Bamcompile Project
.stp: SYSTRAN Translation Project Manager Project
.pjt: Didger Project
.cap: Code Architect Project

.cxl - Business Integrator Extract Schema

The CXL data files are related to Pervasive Business Integrator. CXL file is a Business Integrator Extract Schema. Pervasive Business Integrator is an integration solution.

Application:

Pervasive Business Integrator

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Business Integrator Extract Schema related extensions:

.eye: CubicEye Cube Data
.xmf: Cal3D XML Mesh Data
.ase: Alice Scene Export Data
.bdb: Intuit QuickBooks Timer Backup Data
.fcm: FidoCAD Macro Data
.mcp: Megacubo Package

Naturally, other applications may also use the .cxl file extension. Even harmful programs can create .cxl files. Be especially cautious with .cxl files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .cxl file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.cxl

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

The .cxl file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

cal, ccl, cdl, cl, clx, csl, cx, cxi, cxk, cxm, cxo, cxp, dxl, fxl, sxl

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

.cdl: Maxon Cinema 4D Plugin
.cal: HTML Calendar Maker Pro Calendar Data
.xl: Microsoft Excel Worksheet
.cal: CALS Compressed Bitmap
.xxl: Xilog Plus XXL File
.cal: Broderbund PrintMaster Calendar

Operating systems

DataTypes.net currently supports the following operating systems:

Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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