Opening EVL Files

The EVL file type is primarily associated with Vaisala.

EVLFile Extension EVL
File extension: EVL
File type:  log container file

What is an EVL file?

EVL files mostly belong to Vaisala. EVL files are not one uniform format. They are used to store various types of data in different industries.
For example, some EVL files hold gas sensor data used in environmental logging systems. Others act as event log files generated by network monitoring tools like PRTG, while additional types record clinical analyzer results from laboratory systems.
Other EVL files serve as encrypted data containers, sometimes called evidence log files, which require specialized viewers. In some cases, these files use the Microsoft Compound File format for handling label data or log details. There are also EVL files that store specific technical results, such as viscosity measurements from industrial testing platforms.
The file type you have depends on its source. To view an EVL file, you should use the appropriate application provided by the vendor. For instance:
  • Files with gas sensor data are managed by systems from Vaisala or PALOF.
  • Event log files come from network monitoring systems like those linked with ManageEngine.
  • Clinical results are produced by the ELITech Clinical System (ELITech).
  • Encrypted vault or evidence logs are opened with viewers from Evidently Cube (Vishia).
  • FilExt.com tip: Please use the vendor’s software to read the file. Opening it in a generic text editor may result in unreadable content.

    How can I open an EVL file?

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

    1. Vaisala
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. EVL files are often referred to as Vaisala data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Business Evaluation Systems Pro (Spreadsheet) by ValuSource, the valuation software division of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
      An extension used by the program for performing a business valuation using Excel. You can open these files with Excel using the File|Open menu item.
    3. CHASE Evaluation and Audit System (Evaluation Lock File) by Health And Safety Technology And Management Ltd.
      Originally designed for health and safety, the CHASE (Complete Health And Safety Evaluation) system is designed around management practices. In the UK such a system is described in Successful Health and Safety Management (HSG65) from the HSE and BS 8800 from BSI, or the OHSAS 18001 standard.
    4. Cokriging Software
      These are programs needed to carry-out the spatial interpolation of agroclimatic variables with the technique of cokriging. Input to the COKRIG function is file.PAR, file.DAT, file.GRI, and file.COR; output files are: file.EVL, file.EVR. Related links: Manual
    5. Echoview (Exported Line) by SonarData Pty Ltd.
      You can view the exported files in an external application. You can also create or modify EVL files for import into Echoview. If you create or modify EVL files you should do so carefully as Echoview may crash or exhibit other problems on encountering a file that it considers corrupt.
    6. EchoView Line File
      (echosounder time/depth coordinates)

    EVL file format details:

    A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our analysis of the EVL files produces the following result:

    EVL is not that commonly used as a file extension. This file type includes various formats for various programs. But the following two file formats are common:

    All other EVL files (50%) have no uniform format, the following 7 formats can be found: DOC, XML and Selectra. Tagged as result, disk, event or envelope. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your EVL file!

    Technical Data for EVL File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:

    an evl log container file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with EVL files

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