Troubleshooting Problems Opening CPA Files
Typical CPA Opening Challenges
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When trying to open your CPA file, you get the error "Can't Open CPA File Type". Generally, this is experienced in - because Altium Designer isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your CPA with a double-click won't work because - cannot make the program connection.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your CPA file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Wrong Version of Altium Designer is Installed
Sometimes your installed version of Altium Designer won't support your CADSTAR PCB Archive File file. If you do not have the proper version Altium Designer (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 problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.
Tip: If you right-click on your CPA file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening CPA files are due to having the wrong version of Altium Designer installed.
More Causes of Problems Opening CPAs
In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Altium Designer will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening CPA files. Problems unrelated to software:
- CPA file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- Unintentional removal of the description of the CPA file inside the Windows Registry
- Defective install of a CPA program, such as Altium Designer
- File corruption affecting your CPA file
- Your CPA has adversely impacted by malware
- CPA-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the CADSTAR PCB Archive File file
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