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Basic information about CVA file

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

There are 2 file types using the CVA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CVA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CVA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CVA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CVA file?
  • How to open a CVA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CVA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CVA file?
  • How to convert CVA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CVA file format?


1.Detail information about CVA file extension: Canvas Sequence Set

File type Canvas Sequence Set Category Data Files
Developer ACD Systems File format Binary
Description CVA file is a Canvas Sequence Set developed by ACD Systems. Macro set, or "sequence set," used by Canvas, a technical drawing application; contains a collection of macros recorded in the software, which can automate repetitive tasks; used for saving collections of sequences.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CVA files

Windows		 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017


2.Detail information about CVA file extension: HP System Software Manager Information File

File type HP System Software Manager Information File Category Settings Files
Developer Hewlett-Packard File format Text
Description CVA file is a HP System Software Manager Information File developed by Hewlett-Packard.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CVA files

Windows		 HP System Software Manager



Can't open a CVA 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.CVA”。

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 CVA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CVA 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.