File extension ATF
| File type | Adobe Photoshop Transfer Function Format |
| Developer | Molecular Devices |
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What is a ATF file?
ATF is a simple database file that stores records, each containing one or more data fields. ATF is a text file used by microarray analysis tool GenePix developed by Axon.
ATF stores data in tab- or comma-separated columns in a format recognized by standard spreadcheet applications such as Microsoft Excel. Data in ATF files is used by GAL (GenePix Array List) and GPR (GenePix Results) files.
Program(s) that can open the .ATF file
How to open ATF files
If you cannot open the ATF file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports ATF among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the ATF file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the ATF format files
The inability to open and operate the ATF file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Adobe Photoshop Transfer Function Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a ATF file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the ATF file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the ATF from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the ATF format
- The ATF file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the ATF file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a ATF file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the ATF file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the ATF file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the ATF file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.ATF) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected ATF file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the ATF file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. ATF) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.