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Basic information about ELE file

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

There are 1 file types using the ELE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ELE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ELE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ELE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ELE file?
  • How to open a ELE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ELE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ELE file?
  • How to convert ELE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ELE file format?


1.Detail information about ELE file extension: ZEMAX Element Drawing Settings

File type ZEMAX Element Drawing Settings Category Settings Files
Developer ZEMAX Development Corporation File format N/A
Description ELE file is a ZEMAX Element Drawing Settings developed by ZEMAX Development Corporation. ELE is a file extension commonly associated with ZEMAX Element Drawing Settings files. ZEMAX Element Drawing Settings format was developed by ZEMAX Development Corporation. ELE file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. The software recommended for managing ELE files is ZEMAX. ZEMAX software was developed by ZEMAX Development Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about ELE files or the ZEMAX software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ELE files

Windows		 ZEMAX



Can't open a ELE 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.ELE”。

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 ELE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ELE 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.