Opening a VCX File

The VCX file type is primarily associated with Microsoft Visual FoxPro.

VCXFile Extension VCX
 File extension: VCX
File type:  library

What is a VCX file

VCX files mostly belong to Microsoft Visual FoxPro. VCX files can mean several things based on context. The main use is as a Visual FoxPro Class Library. This means the file stores classes with functions and properties used in applications built with Microsoft Visual FoxPro.
  • Visual FoxPro Class Library: These files hold code modules for reuse in a Visual FoxPro project. For details, refer to the Microsoft documentation.
  • Valisys Report File / VisioChart XML Drawing: Some VCX files are report data files used by the Valisys Validation Suite. They may include structured drawing data in an XML format.
  • XML Vehicle Data Exchange File: Other VCX files use XML to exchange vehicle information. They are compatible with systems like Xentry DAS and Vector CANape.
  • Compressed File (ZIP): A variant of VCX files is stored as a ZIP archive. Such files might wrap a Visio Stencil XML file and require an archive tool to extract the content. See details on the ZIP format at Wikipedia.
    • FilExt.com tips: To open a Visual FoxPro class library file, use Microsoft Visual FoxPro. For XML files, a simple text or XML editor works. For ZIP-compressed VCX files, use any standard decompression tool.

    How to open a VCX file

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

    1. Microsoft Visual FoxPro
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. VCX files are often referred to as Microsoft Visual FoxPro developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. FoxPro (Class Library) by Microsoft Corporation
    3. MS Class Browser Class Library
    4. Spreadsheet File
      Spreadsheet; VisiCalc Advanced Related links: VisiCalc History

    Technical Data for VCX File Extension

    File classification:
    Developer
    Related files:
    prg, scx, dbc, fxp, frx, vct, vxc, filters, vcxproj, vcf, fpc, xml, zip
    Mime type:
    application/vnd.vcx

    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: Visual.FoxPro.ClassLibrary
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\microsoft visual studio\vfp98\vfp6.exe -SHELL
    ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.ClassLibrary.5
    EXEFile: C:\DevStudio\VFP\VFP.EXE -SHELL
    ProgramID: VCDROMDefinition_File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VIRTUA~1\System\VC6Edit.exe %1
    ProgramID: VCDROMDefinition_File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VIRTUA~2\SYSTEM\VC5Edit.exe %1
    ProgramID: VCDROMDefinition_File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VIRTUA~2\system\VC6Edit.exe
    ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.ClassLibrary
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Vfp9\vfp9.exe -SHELLOPEN
    ProgramID: vc9.editor
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Virtual CD v9\System\vc9edit.exe
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    a vcx library is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with VCX files

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