ALF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: ACT! Lookup File
You will most likely only come across an ALF file if you are a teacher using the Alf software. The Alf program (Windows only) creates the files or you can download them from the Alf website. You can s...
General Information
| Title | ALF File Extension |
| Extension | .alf |
| Full Form | ACT! Lookup File |
| File Type | Database File |
| Developer | Swiftpage |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store lookups |
| Additional Functions | Manage contacts |
| Features | Searchable, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with ACT! |
Use Cases
| CRM Software | Yes |
| Contact Management | Yes |
| Sales Tracking | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Access control, Regular backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1987 |
| Latest Version | Dependent on ACT! version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .blb, .adf, .pad |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 ACT! by Swiftpage |
Paid | Windows |
Type 2: Unity License Request File
After installing Unity. Click Manual Activation. Save the license request file (ALF). Click Next. Upload your ALF to receive the license file (ULF). Enter license type. For Unity Plus/Pro, enter seria...
General Information
| Title | ALF File Extension |
| Extension | .alf |
| Full Form | Unity License Request File |
| File Type | License File |
| Developer | Unity Technologies |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | License activation |
| Additional Functions | Validation, Licensing request |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Not applicable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Software Licensing | Yes |
| License Generation | Yes |
| License Activation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data |
| Best Practices | Secure transmission, Privacy-aware handling |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with | Unity versions |
| File Format Changes | As per Unity updates |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions | .unitypackage, .unity, .unityproj |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Unity Editor |
Free, Subscription | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: Alf Interactive Test
General Information
| Title | ALF File Extension |
| Extension | .alf |
| Full Form | ALF Interactive Test |
| File Type | Interactive Test File |
| Developer | AviationLearn |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store test data |
| Additional Functions | Interactivity support |
| Features | Interactive, Educational |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High interactivity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Proprietary |
Use Cases
| Educational | Yes |
| Training Simulations | Yes |
| Aviation Learning | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data exposure |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Version changes with software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .aicc, .scorm |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| AviationLearn |
Service-based | Windows |