CPF File Documentation


Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .cpf
Full Name Cognos Project File
Primary Application IBM Cognos Framework Manager
Main Usage Data modeling and metadata management
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Binary or Text Binary
File Creation Created within Cognos Framework Manager
Encryption Supports encryption in some versions
Multi-user Editing Limited support
Version Control Not inherently supported, external tools required
Compatibility Specific to IBM Cognos software family
File Structure Proprietary binary format
Portability Can be transferred between different Cognos environments
Typical File Size Varies significantly based on project complexity
Accessibility Accessible via Cognos Framework Manager interface
File Recovery Possible with specific Cognos tools and backups
Custom Extensions Not supported
Embedded Content Can contain embedded data models, SQL scripts, and metadata
External References Supports linking to external data sources
Software Update Impact File compatibility may be affected by software updates
Documentation Limited public documentation; primarily within IBM documentation