Opening a ~AP File

The ~AP file type is primarily associated with C++.

~AP	File extension: ~AP
	File type:	AppExpert Project Database File

What is a ~AP file?

~AP files mostly belong to C++ by Borland Software Corporation. Use our "Online ~AP Text Viewer" below to analyze your ~AP file and to see all text it contains.

How to open ~AP files

You need a suitable software like C++ to open a ~AP file. You need a suitable software like C++ from Borland Software Corporation to open a ~AP 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 ~AP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ~AP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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4 Steps to Open an Unknown .~AP File

Because .~AP files can originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: For developers working with legacy code, it may be a Borland C++ AppExpert Project Database File. Otherwise, the tilde often indicates a temporary backup file.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer or text editor to inspect the first bytes.
- Readable text suggests a script or config file.
- "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
- Binary data means it requires specific software.
Use the Original Software: You usually need the original program. Try Borland C++ or a text editor, but if uncertain, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for ~AP File Extension

Related files:

obr, ckb, rh

a ~ap AppExpert Project Database File is a special file format by Borland Software Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ~AP files

Associate the ~AP file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open appexpert project database files. Because only the current version supports the latest ~AP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Borland Software Corporation manufacturer website after an available C++ update.
To make sure that your ~AP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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