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Basic information about MER file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MER（*.MER or *.mer）, 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 MER file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the MER file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MER file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MER file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MER file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MER file?
  • How to open a MER file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MER file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MER file?
  • How to convert MER files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MER file format?


1.Detail information about MER file extension: Corel WordPerfect Macro Editor Resident Area File

File type Corel WordPerfect Macro Editor Resident Area File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MER file is a Corel WordPerfect Macro Editor Resident Area File. File extension mer is associated with Corel WordPerfect, a word processing program, developed by Corel Corporation. Corel Word Perfect is part of Corel Word Perfect Office suite.

A .mer file contains resident area data used by Macro Editor, which is part of Corel WordPerfect.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MER files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office


2.Detail information about MER file extension: RSView Development Runtime File

File type RSView Development Runtime File Category Developer Files
Developer Rockwell Automation File format N/A
Description MER file is a RSView Development Runtime File developed by Rockwell Automation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MER files

Windows		 Rockwell Automation RSView Studio or RSView ME


3.Detail information about MER file extension: Interchanging Spreadsheet And Database Data Format

File type Interchanging Spreadsheet And Database Data Format Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MER file is a Interchanging Spreadsheet And Database Data Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MER files

Windows		 FileMaker Pro for Windows

macOS
 FileMaker Pro for Mac


4.Detail information about MER file extension: Entity-Relationship Diagram File

File type Entity-Relationship Diagram File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MER file is a Entity-Relationship Diagram File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MER files



Can't open a MER 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.MER”。

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 MER extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MER 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 MER 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 MER file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MER 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 MER file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the MER 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.