Opening a MAL File

The MAL file type is primarily associated with Topcon Magnet Field.

MALFile Extension MAL
 File extension: MAL
File type:  data file

What is a MAL file?

MAL files mostly belong to Topcon Magnet Field. This MAL file can serve multiple functions.: If the file comes from surveying data, it represents data captured by Topcon instruments. These files are produced by Topcon Magnet Field software and Topcon Tools and are used to record field measurements. They are similar to Trimble survey files and files from MicroSurvey STARNET. For more details on surveying tools, visit Topcon Positioning.
If the MAL file is in a Windows executable format (EXE), it has been renamed and might be used to hide potentially malicious software. In this case, you should scan the file with antivirus software and verify it using resources such as VirusTotal.
Another use is as a Machine Alarms file. In this variant, the file uses a Microsoft Compound format and is similar to a Microsoft Access lock file. It stores log or alarm data from machines.
Usage tips:
  • Check the file source to decide which application should open it.
  • If it is survey data, use Topcon or MicroSurvey software.
  • If it appears as a Windows executable, treat it with caution and scan it first.
  • If it is a machine alarm file, use the relevant Microsoft or industrial system tools.

    • How to open MAL files

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

    1. Topcon Magnet Field
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MAL files are often referred to as Topcon Magnet Field data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Connect (Server Configuration) by AvantGo, Inc.
      A .MAL file specifies a configuration for an AvantGo Connect-compliant server. When you double-click a .MAL file, AvantGo Connect starts up in the background and adds the configuration that is specified in the file. This file format is classified as XML. Related links: File Specification
    3. Webalizer.01 Language File

    Technical Data for MAL File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    laccdb, maql, exe, eml, pdf, gz, pyc, zip, wbd, 3oxz, dclst, mdb, dat, csv, xml, log
    Related links:
    File Specification

    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: AvantGo.malFile, FileType: AvantGo Configuration File, AppName: MALFILE.EXE
    EXEFile: malfile.exe
    ProgramID: AvantGo.malFile, FileType: MAL File, AppName: MALFILE.EXE
    ProgramID: AvantGo.malFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AvantGo Connect\AvantGo\malfile.exe /dde
    ProgramID: AvantGo.malFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AvantGo Connect\malfile.exe /dde
    ProgramID: AvantGo.malFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AvantGo\malfile.exe /dde
    ProgramID: AvantGo.malFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%r\AvantGo Connect\malfile.exe
    ProgramID: AvantGo.malFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AvantGo\Mobile Link\malfile.exe
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    a mal data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with MAL files

    • Associate the MAL file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest MAL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Topcon Magnet Field update.
    • To make sure that your MAL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
    • Click here to open your .MAL file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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