Opening APA Files

The APA file type is primarily associated with ArcPad.

APA	File extension: APA
	File type:	applet

What is an APA file

APA files mostly belong to ArcPad by ESRI. An APA file is an applet used by ArcPad field mapping application for Trimble handheld devices. An applet is a small program which performs a specific task through the web interface of a device. Another type of APA file is a project archive created by the discontinued RSView Studio human-machine interface design program.

How to open APA files

You need a suitable software like ArcPad to open an APA file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your APA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a APA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert APA files:

ArcPad by ESRI
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. APA files are often referred to as ArcPad executables because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
AlfaPad (document) by AlfaAlfa
AlfaPad is discontinued document processor used to create and organize personal notes. A document created with this program is saved in an APA file. This file format is classified as Data.

Technical Data for APA File Extension

File classification:

Executable

Related files:

docx, acd, aba, ipa, mer, apk, txt, pyd, tbl, tfw, ecw

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: APA-Style Helper File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\APA-Style Helper 3.0\APA-Style Helper 3.0.exe %1

ProgramID: RSViewArchiveFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Rockwell Software\RSView Enterprise\ApplicationManager.exe

an apa applet is a special file format by ESRI and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with APA files

Associate the APA file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open applets. Because only the current version supports the latest APA file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the ESRI manufacturer website after an available ArcPad update.
To make sure that your APA file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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