Kinds of DXL Files

Primary DXL File Association

.DXL

Extension:	.dxl
Type:	Domino XML Language File

Database file saved in XML format created by Lotus Domino, a server client software for various platforms. DXL file contains data such as schemas, design elements, views, forms, and documents

Author:	IBM
Division:	Database Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dxl

Software Programs That Open The Domino XML Language File:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

gVim by Open Source

Windows

IBM Domino by IBM

Windows

Linux

Microsoft XML Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Alternative DXL Types

.DXL

Extension:	.dxl
Type:	Rational DOORS Script

DXL file contains extension language script for Rational DOORS Extension Language (DXL), a scripting language that allows user to control and extend Rational DOORS functions.

Author:	IBM
Division:	Executable Files

Software Programs That Open Rational DOORS Script Files:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

IBM Rational DOORS by IBM

Compatible with:

Windows

.DXL

Extension:	.dxl
Type:	Dapyx MP3 Explorer Data

DXL file contains data from MP3 Explorer associated with the Dapyx MP3, an MP3 database management tool for Microsoft Windows operating system. This format seems to be obsolete.

Author:	Open Source
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Dapyx MP3 Explorer Data Files:

Dapyx MP3 Explorer by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of DXL Problems

Issues Opening DXL Files

Microsoft Notepad Disappeared

You attempt to load your DXL file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The DXL File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Notepad installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your DXL with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your DXL file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Microsoft Notepad is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Notepad won't support your Domino XML Language File file. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Notepad from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Your Domino XML Language File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your DXL file and clicking "Properties".

Primarily, problems experienced when opening DXL files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening DXLs

Errors opening Domino XML Language File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Notepad software installed on your computer. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening DXL files. Problems unrelated to software:

• Invalid DXL file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the DXL file description inside the Registry
• Microsoft Notepad or another DXL application experienced a flawed installation
• File corruption affecting your DXL file
• Your DXL is infected with malware
• DXL-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Domino XML Language File files