.OCA File Extension

OLE Control Typelib Cache

The OCA file extension is associated with Visual Basic by Microsoft. OCA files serve as extended type libraries and cache for OCX files. If an OCA file is deleted, Visual Basic can rebuild it but it w...

General Information

Title OCA File Extension
Extension .oca
Full Form OLE Control Typelib Cache
File Type Cache File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store type library information
Additional Functions Accelerate loading
Features Binary format, Cached data

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Component Creation Yes
Performance Optimization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Version control, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ocx, .tlb, .dll

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Visual Basic Commercial Windows
OLE/COM Object Viewer Free Windows