All about SUA Files

The SUA file type is primarily associated with SUA payroll system.

SUA	File extension: SUA
	File type:	data file

What is a SUA file?

SUA files mostly belong to SUA payroll system. These files are not one-size-fits-all; they are used in different specialized applications.
For example, the most common use is as a Mexican payroll file used by the SUA system. This file stores payroll data and supports management of employee salary details.
Other applications include:

Satellite Antenna Alignment: This version stores solar elevation angle data and supports antenna positioning. Users of Solar Pathfinder work with these files. More information is available at Solar Pathfinder.
Special Use Airspace: Here the file contains data about airspace boundaries for flight planning, and is used with applications like SeeYou.
3D Model of a Game Asset: In some cases, a SUA file holds 3D model data used in game environments. This is seen in games like Company of Heroes 2, and may also be related to tools like Steel Beasts Pro PE. Visit Company of Heroes 2 for more context.

FilExt.com tip: Each SUA file follows an internal structure specific to its origin. Use the appropriate software based on the file’s context to view or edit it.

How do you open SUA files?

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

Online SUA Text Viewer

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

You can extract texts from SUA file or capture a preview screenshot using our online SUA file viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .sua file to view" button on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert SUA files:

SUA payroll system
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SUA files are often referred to as SUA payroll system data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
SeeYou (Airspace) by Naviter
SeeYou is a planning and analysis tool for glider pilots. It is designed for the desktop and notebook PCs. Note: The term SUA means Special Use Airspace and define various map areas. While these are often used for soaring, it's not a necessary only use. See the FAA site for more details. Related links: FAA SUA Information

SUA file format:

To view or edit SUA files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below you will find our evaluation of the SUA files:

The file type with the extension 'SUA' mainly uses a special format. But the following two file formats are common:

90% of all SUA files start with the magic bytes 02, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These files are text files, so they contain words and text. The file size is in the range of 1 KB to 17 KB. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today.
2% of all SUA files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "simbox = { " at the beginning. These files contain text and words as well as binary data. The file size is in the range of 120 bytes to 160 bytes. The keywords offset =, scale = and simbox = are typical for these files.

All other SUA files (8%) have no consistent format, the following 3 formats can be found: Tim Newport-Peace. If you want to find out which format your SUA file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .sua file to view".

Technical Data for SUA File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

txt, suo, zip, exe, mul, grw, qmp, csv, dat, xml, json, 3ds, obj, fbx

Related links:

FAA SUA Information

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

How to solve problems with SUA files

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