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Basic information about RAT file

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

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


1.Detail information about RAT file extension: Microsoft Windows Rating System File

File type Microsoft Windows Rating System File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RAT file is a Microsoft Windows Rating System File. The rat file extension is associated with the econometrics software RATS. RATS means Regression Analysis of Time Series and is developed by Estima.

The rat file contains various data used for internal purposes of the RATS.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAT files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


2.Detail information about RAT file extension: PICS Rating File

File type PICS Rating File Category Misc Files
Developer W3C File format Text
Description RAT file is a PICS Rating File developed by W3C.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAT files

Windows		 Microsoft Content Advisor
Any text editor
RATS


3.Detail information about RAT file extension: RATS Data

File type RATS Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RAT file is a RATS Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAT files

Windows		 RATS


4.Detail information about RAT file extension: Nimbus 7 SAMS Data File

File type Nimbus 7 SAMS Data File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RAT file is a Nimbus 7 SAMS Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAT files


5.Detail information about RAT file extension: Autodesk Rational Method Data File

File type Autodesk Rational Method Data File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RAT file is a Autodesk Rational Method Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAT files



Can't open a RAT 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.RAT”。

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 RAT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RAT 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.