.CVA File Extension

CVA files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: HP System Software Manager Information File

Files with .cva extension are used by HP System Software Manager (SSM). SSM updates devices, platforms, and languages on PCs. The content in these files includes version update details and code to ini...

General Information

Title CVA File Extension
Extension .cva
Full Form HP System Software Manager Information File
File Type Information File
Developer Hewlett-Packard
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Software update instructions
Additional Functions Facilitate software deployment
Features Version control, Update description

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Administration Yes
Software Deployment Yes
Update Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verification, Secure source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with SSM releases
Latest Version Varies with SSM updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .inf, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
HP System Software Manager (SSM) Free Windows
Text Editors Free Varies

Type 2: Canvas Sequence Set

The CVA file extension is used for ACDSee Canvas Sequence Sets. Canvas is a graphics editor and publishing software. CVA files contain recorded macros that automate repetitive tasks in Canvas. To open...

General Information

Title CVA File Extension
Extension .cva
Full Form Canvas Sequence Set
File Type Data File
Developer ACD Systems
MIME Type application/cva

File Function

Primary Function Store sequences
Additional Functions Data reference
Features Contain references

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Varies
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Technical Illustrations Yes
GIS Data Yes
Engineering Drawings Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cv5, .cvs, .cvx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Canvas X Paid Windows, macOS
Canvas X GIS Paid Windows, macOS