File Extension Library


.A2L File Extension

  • Developer by: ASAM MCD-2MC
  • Category: CAD Files
  • Format: Text

What are .A2L files and how to open them?

Can't open .A2L file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .A2L file.

What is a .A2L file extension?

.A2L file extension is created by ASAM MCD-2MC. .A2L has been classified as CAD Files. The format of .A2L file is Text.

.A2L is ASAP2 ECU Description File

Standard file format specified by the ASAM MCD-2MC (ASAP2) workgroup; describes the interfaces, measurements, and parameters of an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), an electronics component that is used to control various parts of a motor vehicle; helps in the process of transforming an ECU model design into a physical ECU; also helps in the process of calibrating and testing the ECU.

The A2L format has been adopted widely by the "xCU" development, testing, and calibration community. It is used by products such as AVL CRETA Calibration Data Management, a solution for the calibration of powertrain systems (automobile propulsion).

List of all softwares that can open the ASAP2 ECU Description File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
AVL CRETA Calibration Data Management
HEXplorer
NI ECU Measurement and Calibration Toolkit

How to fix problems with .A2L files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .A2L files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .A2L file format
  2. You need to check the .A2L file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)