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Basic information about OER file

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

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


1.Detail information about OER file extension: AU OER TOOLS Project

File type AU OER TOOLS Project Category Uncommon Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OER file is a AU OER TOOLS Project. The oer file extension is related to AU OER TOOLS, a program developed at Athabasca University for education purposes. AU OER Tools is an application for building new instances of the various Flash-based activities

The oer file contains project created and saved in the program.

MIME types:
text/plain

This oer file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OER files

Windows		 Sublime Text
Atom

macOS		 Sublime Text for Mac
Atom for Mac

Linux		 Sublime Text for Linux
Atom for Linux



Can't open a OER 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.OER”。

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 OER extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OER 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.