AUX files: what are they and how do I open them?
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.aux file type #1: TeX/LaTeX auxiliary references
An aux file extension is related to the TeX/LaTeX auxiliary references file format.
Further details:
The aux file extension is mainly related to the TeX/Latex typesetting language. The aux file contains auxiliary references.
Instead of visually formatting your text, you enter your manuscript text intertwined with TeX commands in a plain text file. You then run TeX to produce formatted output, such as a PDF file.
Thus, in contrast to standard word processors, your document is a separate file that does not pretend to be a representation of the final typeset output, and so can be easily edited and manipulated.
Open file with:
LaTeX
A document preparation system for high-quality typesetting
.aux file type #2: ERDAS geospatial auxiliary data
An aux file extension is associated with the ERDAS and used for its geospatial auxiliary data.
Further details:
The aux file extension is also used in applications developed by ERDAS for auxiliary files.
An auxiliary file is a file that accompanies the raster in the same location and stores any auxiliary information that cannot be stored in the raster file itself.
Might also be used by ESRI.
Open file with:
ERDAS IMAGINE
A geospatial data authoring software
LPS
A photogrammetry software suite
.aux file type #3: MegaHAL data
An aux file extension is related to the MegaHAL a conversation simulator.
Further details:
The aux file extension is associated with MegaHAL, a "conversation simulator" developed by Jason Hutchens for various platforms.
The aux file stores some kind of data used by MegaHAL software.
Open file with:
MegaHAL
A conversation simulation program for Linux