All about ADL Files

The ADL file type is primarily associated with ADONIS.

ADL	File extension: ADL
	File type:	data file

What is an ADL file?

ADL files mostly belong to ADONIS. ADL files are not a single format but a label for several distinct file types used in different domains.
For example, one common type is the ADONIS model export. This file stores a business process model that describes workflows and organizational procedures. You can open these files using ADONIS software provided by BOC Group (ADONIS webpage).
Other ADL files include:

Archetype Definition Language files: Text files (often UTF-8 encoded) that define clinical data models in openEHR systems. These are handled by tools like the openEHR ADL Workbench. More info is available at openEHR specifications or via the Ocean Informatics Archetype Editor at their webpage.

Addict user dictionary files: These store custom vocabulary for Addictive Dictation software.

Audio Definition Language files: Used to store instructions for audio processing in products like Steinberg AES31 Filter and the FOSTEX Audio Creation System (Steinberg webpage).

FilExt.com tip: Each version of an ADL file serves a specific purpose. Use the proper tool for your file type to view or edit its contents.

How to open an ADL file

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

ADONIS
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ADL files are often referred to as ADONIS data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ADONIS (Models and Model Groups Export From Database) by BOC Group
ADONIS is a toolkit for Business Process Management. The backup and user data exchange file format is not only for ADONIS but for all products of the BOC Management Office (e.g. ADOscore, ADOit or ADOlog). Data is stored in encrypted plain text. The Mime types used with this association are: text/plain. This file format is classified as Text.
DESQview by Symantec Corporation
DESQview was a multitasking program that ran over MS-DOS to provide a multi-program running environment. The program was developed and marketed by Quarterdeck Corporation which was purchased by Symantec 15 October 1998. DESQview is no longer marketed.
openEHR Archetype Definition Language (File) by openEHR Foundation
The openEHR Foundation is dedicated to improving health-care in the information society. Archetype Definition Language (ADL) is a formal language for expressing archetypes, which are constraint-based models of domain entities, or what some might call structured business rules. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 61 72 63 68 65 74 79 70 65, ASCII: archetype. Related links: Archetypes and Templates FAQ
OzWin CompuServe E-mail/Forum Access QS-Special Get Marked
QEMM MCA Adapter Description Library
Related links: MCA Info Page

ADL file format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Below is our analysis of the ADL files:

ADL is not a commonly used file extension and covers different formats for different programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

50% of all ADL files start with the magic bytes //////////////////////////////////////////////////, which are always the first bytes of this file format. The contents of these files can even be read by a human. The average file size is 350 KB with most files being between 55 KB and 1 MB in size. This file type is based on cutting-edge technology. The following keywords are characteristic: ////////////, Date and // Generated by ADONIS:Community Edition - Model export -- V 5.0. Such ADL files store data about maps, project, process, model, database, systems, models and roes.
8% of all ADL files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "Addict User Dictionary, Version 4." at the beginning. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The file size is in the range of 140 bytes to 56 KB. The keywords (c) 1995-2000 Addictive Software, Addict User Dictionary, Version 4.0, addictsw-kagi-com and http://www.addictive.net/ are typical for these files. Files like these are about user.

The remaining 42% of all ADL files are different files with different signatures, the following 5 formats can be found: openEHR Archetype Definition Language, XML and UTF-8. They are often associated with openehr, zaznam, vysetreni, cluster, entry or data. If you want to find out which format your ADL file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .adl file to analyze".

Technical Data for ADL File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

bpmn, xpd, epc, adu, 000000_0, zip, frm, abl, ad1, mp5, md, adi, dec, adf, txt, lnk, pdf, jpg, xml, json

Mime type:

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: ADLFile
EXEFile: C:\Varian\CARYWI~1\ADLShell.exe

an adl data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ADL files

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