Sorts of ATX Files

Chief ATX Description

.ATX

File Format:	.atx
Category:	ArcGIS Attribute Index File

The ATX file is a GIS file created by ArcGIS mapping and spatial analysis software.The ATX file saves an attribute index for a shapefile (.SHP) or a corresponding .DBF file.

Created by:	ESRI
Group:	GIS Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.atx

Software Programs That Open The ArcGIS Attribute Index File:

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

Windows

Other ATX Descriptions

.ATX

File Format:	.atx
Category:	Animation Master Plugin File

The ATX file is also a plugin for Animation:Master.The ATX file adds additional functionality, such as graphics and animation effects, to the application.

Created by:	Hash
Group:	Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open Animation Master Plugin File Files:

Animation:Master by Hash

Compatible with:

Windows

OS X El Capitan

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ATX File Complications

Troubles Opening ATX Files

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop Disappeared

Double-clicking your ATX file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open ATX File". If so, it typically means that you don't have ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your ATX with ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Outdated ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed that's incompatible with your ArcGIS Attribute Index File type. You will need to download a newer version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a ArcGIS Attribute Index File file version that was created by a newer version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your ATX, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Summary: Not having the right ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop version on your computer can cause problems opening ATX files.

Associated Difficulties Loading ATX Files

You can still experience errors opening ATX files even with the latest version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening ATX files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• ATX file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Unintentional removal of the description of the ATX file inside the Windows Registry
• ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop or another ATX application experienced a flawed installation
• Something has caused file corruption of your ATX
• Your ATX has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware associated with ATX has outdated drivers
• Windows cannot load your ArcGIS Attribute Index File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)