Sorts of ADS Files

Leading ADS Type

.ADS

Formatting:	.ads
File Type:	Ada Specification File

Package specification file associated with Ada, an object-oriented computer programming language based on Pascal.

Programmer:	Open Source
Group:	Developer Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ads

Software Programs That Open The Ada Specification File:

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

GNAT by Open Source

Linux

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ADS File Complications

Typical ADS Opening Challenges

MacroMates TextMate is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your ADS file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open ADS Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have MacroMates TextMate installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your ADS with MacroMates TextMate, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Wrong Version of MacroMates TextMate is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of MacroMates TextMate installed that's incompatible with your Ada Specification File type. Installing the latest version of MacroMates TextMate from MacroMates is recommended. This problem is predominately due to having a Ada Specification File file version that was created by a newer version of MacroMates TextMate than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the ADS file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ADS files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening ADSs

Assuming you have the right MacroMates TextMate version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening ADS files. If you're still experiencing problems opening ADS files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• ADS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Accidental deletion of the description of the ADS file in the Windows registry
• Corrupt install of MacroMates TextMate or other ADS-related program
• The ADS itself is corrupted
• Your ADS is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your ADS file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your Ada Specification File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)