Opening CLA Files

The CLA file type is primarily associated with Crystal Reports.

CLA	File extension: CLA
	File type:	specialized file

What is a CLA file?

CLA files mostly belong to Crystal Reports.

The CLA file extension is used in several different contexts. Its purpose depends on the application that created it.
Consider the following cases:

Java class file: This version holds compiled Java bytecode used by Crystal Reports and run by a Java Virtual Machine. For more details, check Crystal Reports.
Shape benchmark file: In some cases the file is a class label file from the Princeton Shape Benchmark. It stores shape labels and is handled by tools like PSBView. More information is available at Princeton Shape Benchmark.
Compressed Log ASCII file: Other CLA files contain compressed ASCII logs, such as configuration data for IAR Embedded Workbench. These files are managed with tools like CLA Reader or CLA Assistant.

FilExt.com note: If you are unsure which type your file is, open it with a text editor to check its header or any readable content. This will help you decide the appropriate software to use for proper viewing or editing.

How do you open CLA files?

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

Crystal Reports
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CLA files are often referred to as Crystal Reports executables because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Clarion for DOS (Source Code) by SoftVelocity
Clarion employs template driven technology to create database-driven applications. Related links: Clarion Magazine, Clarion Information
CLASS336
An Italian ML for transporting data required by some law. [PDF link] The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 3C 3F 78 6D 6C, ASCII: <?xml. This file format is classified as XML.
Java (Class File) by Sun
Usually .CLASS but can be shortened. Note: This file type can become infected and should be carefully scanned if someone sends you a file with this extension. The Mime types used with this association are: application/x-java-class.

Technical Data for CLA File Extension

File classification:

Executable

Identifier:

Hex: 3C 3F 78 6D 6C, ASCII: <?xml (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

class, jar, psb, clar, tfs, cfa, img, zip, jpg, sgml, xgr, jsml, log, cfg

Mime type:

application/vnd.claymore

a cla specialized file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CLA files

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