Tips to open XRL file
Can't open the XRL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XRL files as well as a list of programs that support XRL files.
XRL file extension
| File Name |
PowerDesigner Report |
| File Developer |
Sybase Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The XRL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XRL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XRL file on each system platform.
What is XRL file?
The file in the XRL format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Sybase Inc.. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. PowerDesigner Report is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is PowerDesigner. This was created by Sybase Inc..
How to open XRL file?
The main problem with PowerDesigner Report is that the XRL file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that XRL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XRL 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 PowerDesigner
In this case, you should first verify that the PowerDesigner application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name PowerDesigner into the 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 XRL files.
Programs to open XRL file
Remember to download programs supporting XRL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PowerDesigner with XRL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XRL file to open in the PowerDesigner application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the PowerDesigner application as the default for handling the XRL file.
Step 3. Update PowerDesigner to the latest version
If, however, after binding PowerDesigner with PowerDesigner Report there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Sybase Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XRL file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the XRL 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XRL file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected XRL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the XRL 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XRL files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Sybase Inc.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XRL 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the XRL file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the XRL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the XRL file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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