AEF File

What are AEF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an AEF file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your AEF files.

What is an AEF file?

AEF files have multiple uses, and CA Visual Objects Application Export is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

CA Visual Objects Application Export File

These AEF files contain the CA-Visual Objects library files created in Visual Object, a fully object-oriented app development system. You can create a sophisticated app that runs under Microsoft Windows and Windows NT. You need to import the AEF file into your CA-Visual Object repository if you want to access the library. You get access to an environment with tools that you can use to generate, test, and debug unique code combinations.

How to open AEF files

Important: Different programs may use files with the AEF file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your AEF file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested five different AEF openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: May 24, 2024

All known file formats using extension .AEF

While CA Visual Objects Application Export File is a popular type of AEF-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .AEF file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Cisco Unity Express Script

We know that one AEF format is Cisco Unity Express Script. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of AEF files. Remember, different programs may use AEF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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