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.xer File Extension

Developer: Oracle

File type: Primavera P6 Project File

You're here because you have a file that has a file extension ending in .xer. Files with the file extension .xer can only be launched by certain applications. It's possible that .xer files are data files rather than documents or media, which means they're not meant to be viewed at all.

what is a .xer file?

The .xer file extension is used mainly by Primavera P6 as project files the software created. Primavera is a program developed by Oracle and it comes with various versions, but .xer files are mostly associated with the P6 version. Primavera P6 is popular software for managing projects and no matter what industry, whether oil and gas industry, construction, manufacturing, etc. benefits a lot with this software especially when it comes to planning projects that could help these companies. Now, the .xer files are very important when it comes to planning projects because they save important data such as resources, timelines, tasks, materials and other necessary requirements for a certain project. Without these .xer files, the software won’t be able to function well when it comes to planning and tracking project progress. Even without Primavera applications installed in the system, these .xer files can be opened provided a .xer file converter and editor is used.

how to open a .xer file?

Launch a .xer file, or any other file on your PC, by double-clicking it. If your file associations are set up correctly, the application that's meant to open your .xer file will open it. It's possible you may need to download or purchase the correct application. It's also possible that you have the correct application on your PC, but .xer files aren't yet associated with it. In this case, when you try to open a .xer file, you can tell Windows which application is the correct one for that file. From then on, opening a .xer file will open the correct application. Click here to fix .xer file association errors

applications that open a .xer file

Oracle Primavera

The Oracle Primavera refers to a set of applications deemed as Enterprise Project Portfolio Management solutions for industries that deal with project creation and management. This application comes with features that are aimed to meet the industries’ mission critical PPM requirements whether they are engineering industries, construction industries, public administration, manufacturing and financial services, etc. Oracle Primavera was developed by Oracle Corporation and it contributes a lot to enterprise agility, portfolio predictability, team productivity as well as all areas that deal with project management efficiency. With this, users can reduce the cost and minimize the risks when delivering results to primary stakeholders. The Oracle Primavera includes products and editions such as the Primavera P6 Enterprise which is mainly used as a user-friendly, robust and powerful solution towards planning and managing programs, projects as well as portfolios. This software also comes with the Oracle Primavera P3 edition used for planning and scheduling projects and resources, organizing project dates, as well as for the comparison of actual performance from original plans.

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a word of warning

Be careful not to rename the extension on .xer files, or any other files. This will not change the file type. Only special conversion software can change a file from one file type to another.

what is a file extension?

A file extension is the set of three or four characters at the end of a filename; in this case, .xer. File extensions tell you what type of file it is, and tell Windows what programs can open it. Windows often associates a default program to each file extension, so that when you double-click the file, the program launches automatically. When that program is no longer on your PC, you can sometimes get an error when you try to open the associated file.