Opening CPF Files

The CPF file type is primarily associated with O&O CleverCache.

CPF	File extension: CPF
	File type:	profile file

What is a CPF file

CPF files mostly belong to O&O CleverCache by O&O Software GmbH. CPF stands for Cognos Project File. CPF file format is associated with the Cognos Framework Manager developed by IBM.

Main Use: Cognos Framework Manager, the tool that creates CPF files, is used in data modeling and comes bundled as part of the Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) software package. CPF Cognos Project Files consist of metamodel related data which is used for the organization of Business Intelligence (BI) data from dependent databases. The CPL project files can store important data model information which can be utilized for BI analysis. The metadata present in the CPF files can aid in the creation of a wider knowledge database from isolated data points.
Other Uses: CPF can also stand for the Cab Provisioning Format files that are used by Microsoft Visual Studio in the configuration of Windows mobile devices. These CPF files contain data pertaining to the security settings of applications and facilitate the provisioning and configuring of Windows phones. CPF files are also used by Curtis Handheld Programmer to store settings related to the configuration of the device.

How to open a CPF file

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

O&O CleverCache by O&O Software GmbH
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CPF files are often referred to as O&O CleverCache systems because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Canvastic (preferences file) by Canvastic
Student-focused graphics/text publishing tool for K-8. This file contains preferences used by the program. The Canvastic program is 'packed' with dozens of innovative features, such as a Text and Graphics Publishing Tool for K-8, Growing with user capabilities, and no inherent time-wasting distractions which will lure the attention of the young audience. This file format is classified as Simple text file.
CaseMap (portable file) by LexisNexis
CaseMap is a case analysis tool that allows you to organize and explore the facts, the cast of characters, and the issues in any legal case. CaseSoft. Ltd was acquired by LexisNexis on 24 July, 2006, but was introduced in 1988 as a database software created for retrieving evidence and sources of evidence in litigation. This file format is classified as Simple text file.
CircuitCAM (manufacturing process definition file) by Aegis Industrial Software Corporation
The file format is a Microsoft Access database and can be opened using Access, however, when utilized for the CircutCAM program, this file extension is utilized in the creation of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB's), and other related technologies where it supports the technology for both creation, and line production. Furthermore, CircuitCAM provides a completely new, and universal way of going about NC toolpath generation, as the software is no longer bound to very specific German machine manufacturers. This file format is classified as CAD.
Complete PC
The CPF files contain fax files that have been transmitted through their corresponding Complete PC program. This file format is classified as Simple text file.
CPF Editor (contract preparation form submission file) by CORDIS
CORDIS = Community Research and Development Information Service, which is the primary source of resources for the European Commission. The CPF Editor has been developed to allow electronic submission of Contract Preparation Forms, namely between applicant and Commission representatives, which is able to be done fully online. This file format is classified as Page Layout. Related links: FAQ's
IGO 8 (3D buildings database file) by Global Services LLC
File extension CPF is used by PND/PDA/Pocket PCs-enabled IGO 8 software, where within this program, the iGO Navigation application is GPS Navigation software that claims to offer accelerated route calculations, reduced mobile storage requirements, and superior offline features compared to any other portable GPS system. This file format is classified as Database. Related links: iGO software Wikipedia page:
ProWORX Nxt (comment pointer and length file) by Schneider Electric
Long - Found in the NxT directory. ProWORX Nxt is an easy to pick up cross-program programming software utilized for Modicon range PLCs. Through this, the user is able to manage their IO subsystems and analyze their plant's activity in real-time all from their familiar and personal Windows environment. However, ProWORX Nxt is largely obsolete rarely utilized within modern applications.

CPF file format details:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the CPF files:

An CPF file includes various formats for various programs. The following file formats are most commonly found in CPF files:

25% of all CPF files start with the bytes XPFH, which are crucial for this file format. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. CPF files are between 6 MB and 100 MB in size. The file type was developed only in the last few years. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. CSEC, PZQ!@_D!, XPFH and ENCI. These files can be linked to church, genos, indian, europe, christmas, latin, caliente, america, eastern, colors, fiesta and iberia.
9% of all CPF files use the same file format, which have the signature 12 43 75 72 74 69 73 20 46 69 6C 65 20 46 6F 72. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The files are often between 36 KB and 240 KB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as 1313SchemeVersion, 1313Support, 1314_PCPS_PROGRAM_FILE, Curtis File Format, HasCRC, LANG, OpenVersion, SysProps, SAVERTCTIME, 1313_V01 and 1314-4402__4.

All other CPF files (66%) have different formats, such as XML. Often described as canon, project, cpict, cadvent, bosch, depth, piezo or cell. If you want to find out what your CPF file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for CPF File Extension

File classification:

System

Related files:

cfp, zip, mxf, exe, qti, txt, ppi, jpg, plan, sav, fig, omg

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: c2j.Document
EXEFile: E:\C2J\Bin\c2j.exe %1

ProgramID: Clean!.cpfFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Steinberg\Clean 4.0\Clean.exe %1

ProgramID: Cimatron Customization Profiles
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cimatron\CimatronE\Program\CimProfiles.exe -Load

ProgramID: CPFFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CaseSoft\CaseMap 5\Casemap.exe /nodlg

ProgramID: cpffile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OO Software\CleverCache\ooccctrl.exe

ProgramID: CPFFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CaseSoft\CaseMap 4\Casemap.exe /nodlg

ProgramID: cpf-Extension
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cuttermaran\Cuttermaran.exe

ProgramID: cpffile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SOURCENEXT\ooccctrl.exe

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a cpf profile file is a special file format by O&O Software GmbH and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CPF files

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