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File Extension AUT

The file extension AUT is associated with more than ten programs and applications and various file types. Some of the programs and applications include Apple QuickTime, Signwave Auto Illustrator, Xitami, AutoIt, Microcraft AUTHOR eLearning, and Descent Manager. AUT files contain data and information related to the program that created the file.

If the AUT file extension is related to Apple QuickTime, the file is categorized as a video file type which contains interactive multimedia and pictures created in the iPIX format. IPIX is a format which was created by IPC (Internet Pictures Corporation) for playing back interactive content. AUT files which are in iPIX format are used with previous versions of Apple QuickTime multimedia player.

AUT files which are part of Signwave Auto Illustrator are a data file type that stores vector graphic designs created using the Signwave Auto Illustrator software application. Signwave Auto Illustrator is an experimental application created by Signwave which provides tools for creating vector graphic designs. Auto Illustrator can also be integrated with other graphic design programs.

AUT files that are created with Xitami are an encoded and encrypted file type that stores admin passwords for the Xitami web server. Xitami is a portable web server developed by iMatix Corporation which distributes source codes for customization under a liberal License Agreement.

If the file extension AUT is associated with AutoIt, the file is defined as a developer file type that stores source code and scripts which are used to automate the Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI). This type of AUT file is used to set up and configure a large group of PCs which run on the Windows operating system. AutoIt is a developer application which provides tools for generating small scripts using the BASIC programming language. The scripts are used to facilitate the automation of tasks carried out by the Windows operating system.

AUT files which are created with Microcraft AUTHOR eLearning are classified as a video file type that contains interactive educational videos used with eLearning platforms. AUTHOR eLearning is a software application created by Microcraft for creating and delivering web-enabled eLearning and educational videos.

AUT files which are part of Descent Manager are defined as a game file type that contains mission information for the Descent PC games. Descent Manager is a software application developed by Interplay Entertainment which manages data used with the Descent 1 and 2 first person shooter video games.

How to Open AUT Files

Since the file extension AUT is associated with more than ten programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. AUT files belong to more applications than we mentioned here, so you may already have a program which will open the file.

AUT files which are related to Apple QuickTime Player can be opened using the Apple Quick Time Player media application. QuickTime Player is available on the Apple website in both a free and paid version and can be used with the Windows operating system in addition to Mac OS X.

If the file extension AUT is created with Signwave Auto Illustrator, the file can be opened using Signwave Auto Illustrator 1.2 which is available on the Signwave website. Signwave Auto Illustrator 1.2 is compatible with the Windows operating system and Mac OS X.

AUT files which are part of Xitami can be opened using the Xitami free web server that is available as a free download on the iMatix website. You must also use the encryption key which was created with the AUT file. Xitami is capable of running on Windows and Windows NT platforms, Mac OS X, Open VMS, and all UNIX platforms.

If the file extension AUT is related to AutoIt, the file can be opened using the AutoIt freeware scripting language tool. AutoIt is available on the AutoIt Script website and is designed for use with the Windows operating system. You can also opt to open and edit this type of AUT file using a text editing application such as Notepad or WordPad which is typically included with most versions of Windows.

AUT files which are used with Microcraft AUTHOR eLearning can be opened using the AUTHOR eLearning platform. AUTHOR is available on the Microcraft.org website and is designed for Windows and Mac OS X. You can also opt to use the AUTHOR Player which is offered as a free download on the same website as well.

If the file extension AUT is associated with Descent Manager, the file can be opened using the Descent Manager software application or the Descent 1 and Descent 2 video games. All applications are available on the Interplay Entertainment website and are compatible with the Windows operating system.