All about SET Files

The SET file type is primarily associated with Alpha Anywhere.

SET	File extension: SET
	File type:	set data dictionary

What is a SET file

SET files mostly belong to Alpha Anywhere by Alpha Software. SET is the filename extension of a data dictionary which lists forms and report designs generated from linked tables created with Alpha Anywhere software development environment. SET is also the filename extension of configuration files used by various programs. AutoCAD, Painter, Capture NX-D, and Grand Theft Auto use settings saved in SET files. A different kind of SET file contains encrypted user information used by BPM Studio. Sibelius music scorewriter uses a SET file to store its sound set definitions. The EEGLAB component of MATLAB saves EEG datasets in a SET file.

How can I open a SET file?

You need a suitable software like Alpha Anywhere to open a SET 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 SET file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SET 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 SET files:

Alpha Anywhere by Alpha Software
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SET files are often referred to as Alpha Anywhere developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
1st Reader
This file format is classified as Settings.
3WayPack (data) by Three-Mode
3WayPack is a discontinued statistical data analysis program used for three-mode data analysis. It uses a SET file to save the output of a data analysis operation. This file format is classified as Data.
AutoCAD (settings) by Autodesk
AutoCAD is 3D architectural/mechanical design software compatible with Windows and macOS. Some versions of AutoCAD save settings in SET files. This file format is classified as Settings.
Backup (backup set) by Microsoft
Backup is a file backup program bundled with Windows operating system. The Backup program on Windows 98 saved a backup set in a SET file. This file format is classified as Backup.
BPM Studio (encrypted user information) by ALCATech
BPM Studio is a professional music mixer and disk jockey program for Windows. Encrypted user information used to register BPM Studio is saved in a SET file. This file format is classified as Encoded.
Capture NX-D (settings) by Nikon
Capture NX-D is a Windows program used to non-destructively edit and process raw images captured by Nikon digital cameras. It uses settings saved in SET files. This file format is classified as Settings.
Diablo II (character set) by Blizzard
Diablo II is an action role-playing video game for PCs. A character set used by Diablo II is saved in a SET file. This file format is classified as Game.
EABuilder (testing/optimization parameters) by EABuilder
EABuilder is a tool that allows Forex traders to automate the creation of market indicators and strategies for trading assets. Input parameters for testing and optimizing such strategies are saved in SET files. This file format is classified as Data.
Grand Theft Auto (game configuration) by Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto is an action-adventure video game series for PC, mobile, and game consoles. Settings used by several versions of Grand Theft Auto are saved in SET files. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: gta_sa.set
HostAccess Gateway (session configuration template) by Quovadx
HostAccess Gateway is a discontinued application development environment for creating easily-accessible GUI applications from terminal applications. It saves its session configuration template in a file with SET filename extension. This file format is classified as Settings.
MATLAB (EEG dataset) by MathWorks
MATLAB is a numeric computing environment and a programming language for developing/analyzing data, models, and algorithms. An electrophysiological (EEG) dataset created with MATLAB's EEGLAB toolkit is saved in a SET file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: EEGLAB
Painter (settings) by Corel
Painter is a digital art editing program for Windows and macOS operating systems. Settings used by this application are saved in SET files. This file format is classified as Settings.
Sibelius (sound set definition) by Avid
Sibelius is a scorewriter for authoring, editing, and printing music notation for different instruments. Sound set definitions used by Sibelius are saved in SET files. This file format is classified as Audio.
Tektronix Oscilloscope (settings) by Tektronix
Oscilloscopes manufactured by Tektronix use settings saved in SET files. These settings can be exported from an Oscilloscope via USB. This file format is classified as Settings.
XANA (configuration) by Viktor Heimonen
XANA (short for Extensible Applications Native Approach) is a discontinued customizable web browser. It uses a SET file to store its configuration. This file format is classified as Settings.

SET file extension format:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our evaluation of the SET files is as follows:

The SET extension is very commonly used. This SET file itself is among the most popular common file types and is used by many programs, each with its own file format. But the following two file formats are common:

6% of all SET files start with the bytes 06 00 00 00 crucial for this file format. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are on average 2 KB in size and range from 2.9 KB to 2.9 KB. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. gta_sa.set is a typical file name.
5% of all SET files store the data in the MATLAB file format. The MATLAB format is binary data container format and was developed by MathWorks MATLAB, an application used for mathematical computations such as analyzing data, developing algorithms, and building models. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. SET files are between 350 KB and 230 MB in size. The following keywords are characteristic: 0 MAT-file, MATLAB 5, Created on, MAT-file, Platform, setname and PCWIN. A common filename is eeglab_data.set or s01_20180601m.set. Files like these have the following tags: data, eeglab, task, eegartfree, phase and subject.

The remaining 89% of all SET files are files with no common format, the following 50 formats exist: config, ZIP, Java, UTF-8, Music, DIS, Orion, Use, Dark, ACQ, Hero and Lot. Often described as settings, eurusd, gold, xauusd, risk or gbpusd. If you want to find out which format your SET file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .set file to analyze".

Technical Data for SET File Extension

File classification:

Developer

Related files:

zip, b, iset, $et, ex4, exj, sets, exe, rsg, music, set 2, inkml, fdt, ex5, fset3, rar, jpg, dat, txt, mp3, ddd

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, text/plain

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: AutoCADLTTabSetFile, FileType: AutoCAD LT Tab Set File

ProgramID: File.Set, FileType: File Set for Microsoft Backup, AppName: Microsoft Backup for Windows® 98
EXEFile: MSBACKUP.EXE

ProgramID: File.Set, FileType: File Set for Microsoft Backup, AppName: Windows Backup Utility

ProgramID: CakewalkPLayList
EXEFile: F:\SONAR1~1\SONAR.EXE %1

ProgramID: File.Set
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\ntbackup.exe

ProgramID: PlayList.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cakewalk\CAKEWA~1\cwmc.exe /dde

ProgramID: PlayList.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cakewalk\CAKEWA~1\cwgs.exe /dde

ProgramID: NikonCapture.Setting
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nikon\NCapture4\NCapture.exe

ProgramID: MIDI.Maestro.Set
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MIDIMA~1\mm.exe %1

ProgramID: CakewalkPlayListFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cakewalk\SONAR 4 Producer Edition\SONARPDR.EXE %1

ProgramID: NikonScan.Setting
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nikon\NkScan30\Nikon Scan.exe

ProgramID: PlayList.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cakewalk\CAKEWA~1\cwpa.exe /dde

ProgramID: CakewalkPlayListFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cakewalk\SONAR 5 Producer Edition Demo\SONARDMO.EXE

ProgramID: PlayList.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\cw9\cwpa.exe

ProgramID: NikonScan.Setting
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nikon\NkScan4\Nikon Scan.exe

ProgramID: CakewalkPlayListFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cakewalk\SONAR Home Studio 4\SONARHS.EXE

ProgramID: Nikon.CaptureNX.set
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nikon\Capture NX\Capture NX.exe

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a set set data dictionary is a special file format by Alpha Software and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SET files

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