Opening an ATO File

The ATO file type is primarily associated with Across The Obelisk.

ATOFile Extension ATO
File extension: ATO
File type:  game save file

What is an ATO file?

ATO files mostly belong to Across The Obelisk. Your ATO file can belong to one of two specific usages.
  • Across The Obelisk save file: This type stores game progress and settings for the game Across The Obelisk. The file is written and read by the game engine to load your saved session. It has a custom binary structure that is not meant to be edited manually.
  • Autodesk Design Review file: A smaller portion of ATO files is used in Autodesk environments. These files, sometimes known as Autodesk Design Web Format files, are involved in design review processes with software like Autodesk Infraworks or Autodesk AutoCAD. To view these, you must use the appropriate Autodesk application. For more details, check out the Autodesk Infraworks Overview.
  • FilExt.com tip: Use the correct application based on the file’s origin to avoid data corruption or compatibility issues.

    How to open ATO files

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

    1. Across The Obelisk
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ATO files are often referred to as Across The Obelisk games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. ATO (Modeler Project File) by E2S n.v.
      ATO (Analysis and Transformation of Objects) is a Model Driven Architecture environment consisting of an UML modeler driven by a profile. The definition of a profile is the responsibility of the domain specialist, who defines the (development) process and the quality of the development. The application developer then starts the UML modeler with a selected domain profile, which now drives the behavior of the UML modeler. The ATO Profile Editor uses the extension .APF. This file format is classified as Database.
    3. Just Burn File by Sonic Solutions
      Audio CD burner on Compaq computers. Sonic Solutions bought out Roxio’s consumer software division on 20 December 2004.

    Technical Data for ATO File Extension

    File classification:
    Game
    Related files:

    an ato game save file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with ATO files

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