Basic information about CMA file

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

There are 5 file types using the CMA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CMA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CMA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CMA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CMA file?
  • How to open a CMA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CMA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CMA file?
  • How to convert CMA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CMA file format?


1.Detail information about CMA file extension: Camomile Library File

File type Camomile Library File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CMA file is a Camomile Library File. The cma file extension is mainly related to Applix, part of IBM Cognos  Business Intelligence a web-based, integrated business intelligence suite developed by IBM.

The cma file stores database used by Applix TM1.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CMA files


2.Detail information about CMA file extension: Coach Activity File

File type Coach Activity File Category Data Files
Developer CMA Foundation File format N/A
Description CMA file is a Coach Activity File developed by CMA Foundation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CMA files

Windows		 CMA Coach


3.Detail information about CMA file extension: TM1 Exported Cube File

File type TM1 Exported Cube File Category Database Files
Developer IBM File format Text
Description CMA file is a TM1 Exported Cube File developed by IBM.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CMA files

Windows		 IBM Cognos TM1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence


4.Detail information about CMA file extension: OCaml Library

File type OCaml Library Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description CMA file is a OCaml Library.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CMA files

Windows		 OCaml

macOS
 OCaml

Linux		 OCaml


5.Detail information about CMA file extension: Filetopia Collection Manager List

File type Filetopia Collection Manager List Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CMA file is a Filetopia Collection Manager List.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CMA files

Windows		 Filetopia



Can't open a CMA 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.CMA”。

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 CMA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CMA 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.