Types of CLX Files

Primary CLX File Association

.CLX

File ID:	.clx
Type:	Rational XDE

.CLX is related to the Rational XDE system by IBM and is used to operate the associated files.

Developer:	IBM
Function:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.clx

Software Programs That Open The Rational XDE:

Rational XDE by IBM

Windows

Linux

Unix

Other CLX File Associations

.CLX

File ID:	.clx
Type:	Standard Dictionary File

A dictionary file related to different software products such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and Nemetschek VectorWorks. It stores the spell checker word list. It is used to spell check documents against usual dictionary words.

Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Standard Dictionary File Files:

Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Inspiration Software by Inspiration Software Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe InDesign by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

VectorWorks by Nemetschek Group

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe Acrobat DC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.CLX

File ID:	.clx
Type:	Ceelox SecureMail Secure Message

A secured email message made using Ceelox SecureMail, an email encrypting software program. It encrypts images, text as well as attachments using AES 256-bit block cipher.

Developer:	Ceelox
Function:	Encoded Files

Software Programs That Open Ceelox SecureMail Secure Message Files:

Microsoft Outlook by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Ceelox SecureMail by Ceelox

Compatible with:

Windows

.CLX

File ID:	.clx
Type:	Macro ToolsWorks Macro File

The file contains macros created using Macro ToolsWorks; a Microsoft Windows macro automation software developed by Pitrinec Software.

Developer:	Pitrinec
Function:	Executable Files

Software Programs That Open Macro ToolsWorks Macro File Files:

Macro Toolworks by Pitrinec

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of CLX Problems

Issues Opening CLX Files

Rational XDE Disappeared

When trying to open your CLX file, you get the error "Can't Open CLX File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Rational XDE for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your CLX file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: Another CLX-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Wrong Version of Rational XDE is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Rational XDE won't support your Rational XDE file. If you do not have the proper version Rational XDE (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Rational XDE file was created by a newer version of Rational XDE than you have on your PC.

Tip: Investigate your CLX file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening CLX files are due to having the wrong version of Rational XDE installed.

Other CLX File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Rational XDE will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening CLX files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry CLX file paths that are incorrect
• Corruption of the CLX file description inside the Registry
• Partial installation of Rational XDE that did not fully complete
• Your CLX can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted CLX file can't be opened
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CLX file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Rational XDE file