since 2000
Opening ROX Files
The ROX file type is primarily associated with SAP Crystal Reports.
What is a ROX file?
ROX files mostly belong to SAP Crystal Reports. ROX files come in two main types.
One form uses the Microsoft Compound format to store Crystal Reports or Business Objects report data. Such files bundle various data streams into one container and are designed for business reporting. You can find more details on this approach at SAP Crystal Reports.
The other form uses an XML structure. These files are used in packaging design and may also be known as the Xitron Navigator Raster Output File. They are common in contexts like laser marking, as seen with Rofin laser marking tools. More information is available at the related website.
Key Details as outlined by FilExt.com:
One form uses the Microsoft Compound format to store Crystal Reports or Business Objects report data. Such files bundle various data streams into one container and are designed for business reporting. You can find more details on this approach at SAP Crystal Reports.
The other form uses an XML structure. These files are used in packaging design and may also be known as the Xitron Navigator Raster Output File. They are common in contexts like laser marking, as seen with Rofin laser marking tools. More information is available at the related website.
Key Details as outlined by FilExt.com:
- They rely on two internal formats: Microsoft Compound and XML.
- They are used in reporting and design tasks.
- They can store multiple pieces of structured data in a single file.
Usage Tips:
- For Compound-based files, use software like SAP Crystal Reports.
- For XML-based files, a standard text or XML viewer can reveal the file’s structure.
- Check the internal format to determine the best tool for opening the file.
How to open a ROX file
You need a suitable software like SAP Crystal Reports to open a ROX 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 ROX file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ROX file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
Online ROX Text Viewer
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Programs that open and convert ROX files:
- SAP Crystal Reports
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ROX files are often referred to as SAP Crystal Reports data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- e.Report Designer (Report Object Executable) by Actuate CorporationActuate e.Report Designer Professional is a development environment with which professional developers can create tightly integrated, highly flexible enterprise reports for any Web-enabled application. e.Report Designer Professional lets developers design reports that access any data source, deliver information in any format, and present reports in any conceivable layout, no matter how graphically complex. An ROX file is an executable report, that is, a compiled ROD file.
Technical Data for ROX File Extension
File classification:
Data
Mime type:
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: ActuateExecutable
EXEFile: D:\Actuate6\ErdPro\BIN\erdpro.exe %1
EXEFile: D:\Actuate6\ErdPro\BIN\erdpro.exe %1
ProgramID: ActuateExecutable
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Actuate6\ErdPro\BIN\erdpro.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Actuate6\ErdPro\BIN\erdpro.exe %1
a rox report file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with ROX files
- Associate the ROX file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open report files. Because only the current version supports the latest ROX file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available SAP Crystal Reports update.
- To make sure that your ROX file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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