Opening RUL Files

The RUL file type is primarily associated with InstallShield.

RUL	File extension: RUL
	File type:	install script/rule

What is a RUL file

RUL files mostly belong to InstallShield by Revenera. A RUL file is a script containing source code and a set of rules that InstallShield uses to create Windows program installers. Such files are called InstallScripts. Some of them include Setup.rul and FeatureEvents.rul. A RUL script can be edited with the Script Editor component of InstallShield and compiled using the "Compile" button in the "Build" menu. RUL is also the filename extension of a rule used by TurboTax tax preparation and filing service. Another type of RUL file is a repository of spam rules that SpamAI uses to provide spam blocking functionality. A different RUL file contains design rules for a printed circuit board.

How do you open RUL files?

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

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How to extract texts from RUL files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from RUL file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online RUL File Viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .rul file to view" button on this page.
Your RUL file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert RUL files:

InstallShield by Revenera
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. RUL files are often referred to as InstallShield developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Altium Designer (PCB design rules) by Altium
Altium Designer is an electronic design automation software used for PCB design and schematic capture. It uses a RUL file to store design rules for a board. This file format is classified as CAD.
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Expert System (rule) by Expert System Developers
Expert System is an obsolete computer system that could emulate human decision-making. It made decisions based on rules defined in RUL files. This file format is classified as Data.
SpamAI (spam rule repository) by DAIR
SpamAI is a program used to filter web server requests/responses and email messages. It uses a RUL file to store a repository of rules for blocking spam messages. This file format is classified as Data.
Sublime (data) by Sublime
Sublime is a cross-platform extensible code editor. It can be used to read or edit data saved in a RUL file. This file format is classified as Data.
TurboTax (rule) by Intuit
TurboTax is an online web application that provides tax preparation and filing services. It uses rules saved in a RUL file. This file format is classified as Data.

RUL file extension format:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our analysis of the RUL files produces the following result:

The RUL extension is very commonly found and includes different formats for the applicable programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

45% of all RUL files have the same signature ANSI/AAMA VERSION:. These files are text files, so they contain words and text. RUL files can be up to 900 KB in size, but are often around 310 bytes - 74 KB. The file type was developed only in the last few years. The files contain the following words: GRADE RULE, GRADE RULE TABLE, CREATION DATE, CREATION TIME, NUMBER OF SIZES, ANSI/AAMA VERSION: 1.0.0, UNITS: METRIC, SIZE LIST, AUTHOR: LECTRA and PRODUCT. These files are often associated with shirt, dress, pant, size, scrubs, short, long, pattern, spodnie, blazer, felpa, front, style and cost.
15% of all RUL files start with the magic bytes ASTM/D, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These files are text files and can therefore be read using a text editor. Most of these files are 260 bytes to 53 KB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as CREATION DATE, CREATION TIME, GRADE RULE, GRADE RULE TABLE, ASTM/D13Proposal 1 Version: D 6673-04, VERSION, AUTHOR: GERBER TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCT: ACCUMARK, UNITS: METRIC, NUMBER and UNITS: ENGLISH. Such files sometimes refer to base and proto.

All other RUL files (40%) have no uniform format, frequently e.g. DRC Rules export, UTF-16 (LE), version, SELECTION and ABDV. Often described as rules, layer, custom, topology, glossary, piratez, cmos or slim. You can get all the details of your RUL file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .rul file to view" above.

Technical Data for RUL File Extension

File classification:

Developer

Related files:

dxf, apr_lib, rules, zip, ruc, aam, tud, txt, pdf, ani, ru, exe, mdl, rep, qtx, csi, url, rar, plt, jpg, ins, isu, boot

Mime type:

text/plain

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: rulfile, FileType: SQL Rule Script file, AppName: Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002
EXEFile: devenv.exe

ProgramID: rulfile.7.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: txtfile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

a rul install script/rule is a special file format by Revenera and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with RUL files

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