Tips to open CLA file
Can't open the CLA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CLA files as well as a list of programs that support CLA files.
CLA file extension
| File Name |
Clarion For DOS Source Code |
| File Developer |
SoftVelocity |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The CLA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CLA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CLA file on each system platform.
What is CLA file?
The file in the CLA format belongs to the Developer Files category. It was designed by SoftVelocity. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. Clarion For DOS Source Code is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Clarion. This was created by SoftVelocity.
How to open CLA file?
The main problem with Clarion For DOS Source Code is that the CLA file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file CLA to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CLA file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Clarion
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Clarion is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Clarion in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file CLA.
Programs to open CLA file
Remember to download programs supporting CLA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Clarion with CLA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CLA file still does not use the Clarion program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CLA file with the Clarion application.
Step 3. Update Clarion to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Clarion program with the Clarion For DOS Source Code file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the SoftVelocity page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CLA file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the CLA file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CLA or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected CLA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of CLA file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged CLA files. You can restore the file from a backup or use SoftVelocity help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CLA files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the CLA file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CLA to close. However, some background programs may block the CLA file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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