Tips to open CMA file
Can't open the CMA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CMA files as well as a list of programs that support CMA files.
CMA file extension
| File Name |
TM1 Exported Cube Format |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The CMA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CMA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CMA file on each system platform.
What is CMA file?
The file with the extension CMA is the Database Files file type. The creator of this file is IBM. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. TM1 Exported Cube Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use IBM Cognos Business Intelligence in case Cognos TM1 cannot be used.
How to open CMA file?
The most common problem when using TM1 Exported Cube Format is that a specific CMA is not associated with the program. This causes the file CMA to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CMA 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 Cognos TM1
In this case, you should first verify that the Cognos TM1 application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Cognos TM1 into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support CMA files.
Programs to open CMA file
Remember to download programs supporting CMA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Cognos TM1 with CMA files
If, despite the installed application, the CMA file does not start in the Cognos TM1 application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Cognos TM1 application as the default for handling the CMA file.
Step 3. Update Cognos TM1 to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Cognos TM1 program, it is possible that TM1 Exported Cube Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CMA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The CMA file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CMA file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our CMA file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover CMA files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the CMA file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CMA file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted CMA 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the CMA file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CMA to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CMA file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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