Open ASA File
ASA files are generally used for storing text-based information or source code. They are most commonly associated with two distinct applications: the FlightGear flight simulator's airspace definition and the Active Server pages configuration. In this article, we will discuss the possible formats and ways to open and use files with the ASA file extension, as well as providing relevant links for additional information.
FlightGear Airspace Definition
FlightGear is a free and open-source flight simulator software that uses the .asa file format for storing information about airspace definitions. These files contain data related to airspace boundaries, airspace classes, and radio frequencies within a designated area. To open and use FlightGear airspace definition ASA files, follow the steps below:
- Download and install FlightGear software from the official FlightGear website.
- Launch FlightGear and go to the "Environment" menu.
- Click on "Scenario" and then "Airspace" to load an ASA file.
- Use the file navigator to locate the ASA file and click "Open" to load it into FlightGear.
Once the ASA file is loaded, FlightGear users can use the information within the file to simulate flying within the defined airspace. For more information on how to use FlightGear, consult the FlightGear Wiki.
Active Server Pages Configuration
ASA files can also be used as Global.asa files for Active Server Page (ASP) applications. These files store configuration data, application-level events, and session-level events for an ASP website. To open an ASA file associated with Active Server Pages, you will need a text editor or integrated development environment (IDE), such as:
Once you have a suitable text editor or IDE installed, follow the steps below to open an ASA file:
- Right-click on the ASA file and select "Open with."
- Choose the text editor or IDE from the list of available options.
- Edit and modify the ASA file as necessary - note that you will need knowledge of ASP programming to properly edit the file.
- Save the changes to the ASA file when finished.
For more information about Active Server Pages and how to work with Global.asa files, refer to the Microsoft documentation.
ASA File Important Information
In summary, ASA files can be associated with two main applications: FlightGear's airspace definition or Active Server Pages configuration. Depending on their use, the process for opening and using these files may vary. Ensure you have the required software and knowledge to work with the specific ASA file format to make the most of these files.
How to open ASA files
Typical ASA application file locations:
"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
Typical ASA mime types:
application/xml
Frequently used application names to open ASA files:
- Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
- Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0
Frequently associated Windows objects:
VisualStudio.asa.10.0
VisualStudio.asa.9.0