ALM files store database information for the Alpha Five development tool. They are saved as part of an overall developer library database and can be reused in other Alpha Five applications. To attach a library, select the “Libraries” tab within the “Database Properties” window. In 2013, Alpha Five transitioned to Alpha Anywhere.
Common ALM filenames include [Name of your database].alm. When a database is created, the ALM file is typically created with the same name.
These files are not meant to be opened directly. There is no software to open and work with ALM files directly, likely because they contain internal data or cache. ALM files cannot be converted to other formats.
If you cannot open an ALM file, try right-clicking and selecting “Open with” to choose an application. You can also drag and drop the file onto a browser window in attempt to view it.
To open an unknown file extension like ALM, you need to update the application you normally use for that file type. Only the latest versions of software support current formats. It is also wise to scan for viruses, which could prevent files from opening.
Overall, ALM files are used internally by the Alpha Five and Alpha Anywhere developers tools. They store database libraries and information to be reused across applications. Because they contain internal data, there is no way to directly open or convert these files.
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