Opening a RAP File

The RAP file type is primarily associated with RAPTOR.

RAPFile Extension RAP
File extension: RAP
File type:  flowchart specification

What is a RAP file?

RAP files mostly belong to RAPTOR by Martin C. Carlisle. A RAP file is a flowchart specification created using RAPTOR, a flowchart-based programming environment for Windows. Another type of RAP file contains the plan (layout) or an apartment, room, or garden designed with Room Arranger software. Music Studio music production software saves data in a different type of RAP file. Some programs use a RAP file to save data in ZIP archive compression format.

How do you open RAP files?

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

  1. RAPTOR by Martin C. Carlisle
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. RAP files are often referred to as RAPTOR page layouts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. 7-Zip (compressed data) by Igor Pavlov
    7-Zip is a cross-platform file compression and encryption program for Windows and macOS. It can open and unpack a RAP file saved in ZIP archive compression format. This file format is classified as Compressed.
  3. Music Studio (data) by Magix
    Music Studio is a professional music production, editing, and audio mixing software. It uses data saved in a RAP file. This file format is classified as Data.
  4. RadASM (project) by KetilO
    RadASM is a discontinued integrated development environment for Assembly programming language. This program is compatible with various assemblers. It saves a project in a RAP file. This file format is classified as Developer.
  5. RapAnalyst (knowledge filter) by Raptor
    RapAnalyst is a discontinued AI-based application used to transform complex data to actionable information. It saves a knowledge filter in a RAP file. A knowledge filter contains an abstraction of relationships made from input data. This file format is classified as Settings.
  6. Rapidocs (document) by Epoq
    Rapidocs is a document automation system used in legal circles. It saves a legal document in a RAP file. This file format is classified as Page Layout.
  7. Redox DAS (plugin) by REDO
    Redox DAS is a discontinued music player and receiver software for Windows PCs. It uses special plugins saved in RAP files. This file format is classified as Plugin.
  8. Room Arranger (plan) by Jan Adamec
    Room Arranger is an apartment/room or garden layout design and planning software. It saves a plan in a RAP file. This file format is classified as CAD.
  9. RunAs Professional (configuration) by MAST
    RunAs Professional is a discontinued application provided as a replacement for the runas command provided by Microsoft. This program allows an application to run with different permissions. This file format is classified as Settings.
  10. Scientific Workplace (wrap) by MacKichan
    Scientific Workplace is a discontinued productivity and typesetting software used for scientific research. It uses a RAP file to save an archive of TeX documents. This file format is classified as Compressed.

RAP file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our evaluation of the RAP files looks like this:

The RAP extension is quite commonly used. The file itself includes different formats for the applicable programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

All other RAP files (66%) have no consistent format, often, for example, UTF-8, WordPerfect, ZIP, Scientific and RAPPORT. These files sometimes refer to npub, npeb, npea, npua, bles or codblackops. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your RAP file!

Technical Data for RAP File Extension

File classification:
Page Layout
Related files:
rar, backup0, rgd, c7, img, dayzprofile, rpa, char, zip, c6, pkg, data, msi, rep, d01, exe, game, jpg, npc, iso

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: ResearchAssistantFile, AppName: britannica
EXEFile: britannica.exe

ProgramID: ResearchAssistantFile, FileType: RESEARCHASSISTANTFILE, AppName: B2002DE.EXE (Britannica 2002 Deluxe Edition CD-ROM)

ProgramID: ResearchAssistantFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Britannica\2002\B2002DE.EXE -r %1

ProgramID: ResearchAssistantFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Britannica\BCD\bcd2000.exe -r %1

ProgramID: ResearchAssistantFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Britannica\britannica.exe -r %1

ProgramID: ScientificNotebookDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SCIENT~1\scinoteb.exe /I%ProgramFiles%\SCIENT~1\scinoteb.ins /dde

ProgramID: ScientificWorkPlaceDocument
EXEFile: C:\SWP30\swp-pro.exe /dde

ProgramID: ScientificViewerDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SCIENT~1\sviewer.exe /I%ProgramFiles%\SCIENT~1\sviewer.ins /dde

ProgramID: RapidHarvest.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RAPIDS~1\RAPIDH~1.5\RAPIDH~1.EXE

ProgramID: RoomArranger.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Room Arranger\rooarr.exe

ProgramID: ScientificWordDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\sw41\sciword.exe /IC:\sw41\sciword.ins


a rap flowchart specification is a special file format by Martin C. Carlisle and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with RAP files

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