Basic information about ANL file

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

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


1.Detail information about ANL file extension: Train Model Simulator Track Layout File

File type Train Model Simulator Track Layout File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ANL file is a Train Model Simulator Track Layout File. The anl file extension is associated with Train Model Simulator.

TMS English version has the exact same functionalities as Eisenbahn.exe Professional (EEP) German and is compatible with the Models (but NOT with the Plugins and ADD-Ons for EEP 5.0)

The anl file contains saved track layout.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANL files

Windows		 Train Model Simulator


2.Detail information about ANL file extension: Project Analyzer Saved Analysis

File type Project Analyzer Saved Analysis Category Page Layout Files
Developer Aivosto Oy File format N/A
Description ANL file is a Project Analyzer Saved Analysis developed by Aivosto Oy.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANL files

Windows		 Project Analyzer


3.Detail information about ANL file extension: Alphacam Nest List

File type Alphacam Nest List Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ANL file is a Alphacam Nest List.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANL files

Windows		 Alphacam


4.Detail information about ANL file extension: XLIFF Document Settings File

File type XLIFF Document Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ANL file is a XLIFF Document Settings File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANL files



Can't open a ANL 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.ANL”。

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 ANL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ANL 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.