Tips to open DXL file

Can't open the DXL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DXL files as well as a list of programs that support DXL files.

DXL file extension

File Name Domino XML Language Format
File Developer IBM
File Category Database Files

The DXL file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DXL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DXL file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DXL file?

The DXL file has been categorized as Database Files. The author of this format is IBM. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. Domino XML Language Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Lotus Domino Designer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. gVim, Lotus Domino, Windows Notepad will apply when it is not possible to use Lotus Domino Designer.

How to open DXL file?

An often recurring problem with Domino XML Language Format is that DXL is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DXL 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 DXL 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 Lotus Domino Designer

The first step is to check if the computer has the Lotus Domino Designer program installed. This can be achieved by typing Lotus Domino Designer into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DXL with Lotus Domino Designer. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DXL files.

Step 2. Create association of Lotus Domino Designer with DXL files

If, despite the installed application, the DXL file does not start in the Lotus Domino Designer 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DXL file with the Lotus Domino Designer application.

Step 3. Update Lotus Domino Designer to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Lotus Domino Designer program, it is possible that Domino XML Language Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the IBM page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DXL file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DXL file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DXL file. Sometimes virus-infected DXL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DXL file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DXL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use IBM help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DXL except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the DXL file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DXL file again. However, some background programs may block the DXL file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.