AWX Types

Main AWX Affiliation

.AWX

Formatting:	.awx
Group:	ArcIMS XML Project File

The file extension AWX is particularly related to the ArcIMS, a framework used in the distribution of GIS data/services over the internet. This AWX file stores ArcIMS project which is saved in XML format.

Company:	ESRI
File Category:	GIS Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.awx

Software Programs That Open The ArcIMS XML Project File:

ArcIMS by ESRI

Windows

	Linux
	GNU

Solaris

Other AWX File Associations

.AWX

Formatting:	.awx
Group:	Microsoft DirectX Data

An AWX file suffix is also related to the Microsoft DirectX, a set of application programming interfaces built for the Microsoft Windows OS. This file was used as data files in version 8.1 and beyond.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft DirectX Data Files:

Microsoft DirectX by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshoot AWX Files

Typical AWX Opening Challenges

ArcIMS Disappeared

When trying to open your AWX file, you get the error "Can't Open AWX File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have ArcIMS for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: When another AWX application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Outdated ArcIMS

In other instances, your ArcIMS XML Project File file version may not be supported by your version of ArcIMS. If you've got the wrong version of ArcIMS installed, you'll need to install the correct version. 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 AWX file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Conclusion: The majority of AWX file opening issues are due to not having the correct ArcIMS version installed.

Other AWX File Opening Causes

Errors opening ArcIMS XML Project File files can still occur even with the latest ArcIMS software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening AWX files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for AWX
• Corruption of the AWX file description inside the Registry
• Corrupt install of ArcIMS or other AWX-related program
• File corruption affecting your AWX file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your AWX
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your AWX file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open ArcIMS XML Project File files