All about EAS Files

The EAS file type is primarily associated with RSLogix.

EAS	File extension: EAS
	File type:	symbol file

What is an EAS file?

EAS files mostly belong to RSLogix by Rockwell Automation. EAS file extension is associated with the RSLogix application developed by Rockwell Automation.

Main Use: RSLogix is an IEC-1131-compliant application that is used for creating programmable controller documentation. The EAS data file that is used by this software stores information in an ASCII-delimited format. The EAS file saves the address symbols as well as descriptions for a documentation database. The EAS file can be utilized for referencing and looking up common symbols in documents. RSLogix software for Windows can be obtained by downloading the software from the Rockwell Automation website.
Other Uses: EAS files are also associated with the OS/2 operating system developed by IBM (International Business Machines). The EAS file contains commands and instructions for the installation and functioning of various programs. The EAS files contain the data in a text format and can be opened on Windows using text editor programs such as WordPad, Notepad, or Microsoft Word and macOS programs such as Apple TextEdit, TextMate, Apple Pages, or Microsoft Word. On Linux machines, EAS programmable files can be used by AbiWord, gEdit, OpenOffice Writer, and Vim.

How to open an EAS file

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

RSLogix by Rockwell Automation
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. EAS files are often referred to as RSLogix simple text files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
EAS 2004 Applicant (reference database file) by UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges. This is a JET (Joint Engine Technology) database. This file format is classified as Database.
Elite Visual Basic API Spy (reference database file) by UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges. This is a Jet database. This file format is classified as Database.
OS/2 Extended File Attributes
OS/2 attributes are stored within a single EAS file located in the root directory for compatibility with other operating systems using the FAT partition. This file is usually inaccessible while the disk is handled by an operating system that supports extended attributes, but can be freely manipulated under for instance, DOS. This file format is classified as Data.

Technical Data for EAS File Extension

File classification:

Simple text file

Related files:

ucas, aes, eeg, acd, l5k, eds

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Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: eDrawings.easm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\COMMON~1\EDRAWI~1\EMODEL~1.EXE %1

ProgramID: eDrawings.easm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\COMMON~1\EDRAWI~2\EMODEL~1.EXE

ProgramID: eDrawings.easm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ARQUIV~1\EDRAWI~1\EMODEL~1.EXE

ProgramID: eDrawings.easm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\COMMON~1\EDRAWI~3\EDRAWI~1.EXE

ProgramID: eDrawings.easm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\COMMON~1\EDRAWI~1\EDRAWI~1.EXE

ProgramID: eDrawings.easm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\COMMON~1\EDRAWI~2\EDRAWI~1.EXE

ProgramID: eDrawings.easm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Gemeinsame Dateien\eDrawings2008\eDrawingOfficeAutomator.exe

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an eas symbol file is a special file format by Rockwell Automation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with EAS files

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