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Basic information about ROD file

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

There are 3 file types using the ROD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ROD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ROD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ROD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ROD file?
  • How to open a ROD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ROD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ROD file?
  • How to convert ROD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ROD file format?


1.Detail information about ROD file extension: Actuate Report Object Design File

File type Actuate Report Object Design File Category Data Files
Developer Actuate File format N/A
Description ROD file is a Actuate Report Object Design File developed by Actuate. Report design created with Actuate software, such as Actuate e.Report Designer; includes form layouts, fields, forms, and other information; used for customizing the output of reports generated with Actuate software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ROD files

Windows		 Actuate e.Report Designer
e.Report Designer Professional


2.Detail information about ROD file extension: RIB office Database File

File type RIB office Database File Category Database Files
Developer RIB Software File format Binary
Description ROD file is a RIB office Database File developed by RIB Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ROD files

Windows		 RIB office


3.Detail information about ROD file extension: Ancestry Genealogical Database File

File type Ancestry Genealogical Database File Category Database Files
Developer Nethar File format N/A
Description ROD file is a Ancestry Genealogical Database File developed by Nethar.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ROD files

Windows		 Nethar Ancestry



Can't open a ROD 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.ROD”。

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 ROD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ROD 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.