Basic information about CTL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CTL（*.CTL or *.ctl）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CTL file yourself.

There are 10 file types using the CTL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CTL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CTL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CTL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CTL file?
  • How to open a CTL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CTL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CTL file?
  • How to convert CTL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CTL file format?


1.Detail information about CTL file extension: LabVIEW Control Data

File type LabVIEW Control Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTL file is a LabVIEW Control Data. The ctl file extension is associated with the LabVIEW, a graphical programming platform that helps engineers scale from design to test and from small to large systems.

The ctl file stores various data used for internal purposes of the LabVIEW.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files

Windows		 LabVIEW


2.Detail information about CTL file extension: StepMania SMZIP Package Description File

File type StepMania SMZIP Package Description File Category Data Files
Developer StepMania File format Text
Description CTL file is a StepMania SMZIP Package Description File developed by StepMania.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files

Windows		 StepMania

macOS
 StepMania

Linux		 StepMania


3.Detail information about CTL file extension: Visual Basic UserControl Object File

File type Visual Basic UserControl Object File Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description CTL file is a Visual Basic UserControl Object File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio
dBASE


4.Detail information about CTL file extension: DBASE IV Aldus Setup Control Data

File type DBASE IV Aldus Setup Control Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTL file is a DBASE IV Aldus Setup Control Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files

Windows		 dBASE


5.Detail information about CTL file extension: Certifcate Trust List File

File type Certifcate Trust List File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTL file is a Certifcate Trust List File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


6.Detail information about CTL file extension: EditPlus Cliptext File

File type EditPlus Cliptext File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTL file is a EditPlus Cliptext File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files

Windows		 EditPlus


7.Detail information about CTL file extension: IBM Lotus Notes 5 Thesaurus File

File type IBM Lotus Notes 5 Thesaurus File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTL file is a IBM Lotus Notes 5 Thesaurus File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files

Windows		 IBM Notes (Lotus Notes)


8.Detail information about CTL file extension: PDP-10 Batch File

File type PDP-10 Batch File Category Executable Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTL file is a PDP-10 Batch File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files


9.Detail information about CTL file extension: Shape Pro Control Points Data

File type Shape Pro Control Points Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTL file is a Shape Pro Control Points Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files

Windows		 Shape Pro


10.Detail information about CTL file extension: EAGLE Autorouter Control File

File type EAGLE Autorouter Control File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTL file is a EAGLE Autorouter Control File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTL files

Windows		 EAGLE Layout Editor



How to convert CTL files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for CTL files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CTL to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CTL to ADM


Can't open a CTL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CTL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CTL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CTL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of CTL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a CTL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CTL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CTL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the CTL file is damaged.
  • Whether the CTL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the CTL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the CTL file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the CTL file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CTL file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CTL file.

If the CTL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.