File extension ACTM
| File type | Autodesk AutoCAD Action Macro Format |
| Developer | Autodesk |
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What is a ACTM file?
ACTM is a CAD file used by 2D/3D design application tool AutoCAD developed by Autodesk. ACTM stores macros for AutoCAD.
ACTM files are generated by a built-in action recording tool AutoCAD's Action Recorder. The tool records sequences of action and commands performed by user. However, not all commands can be captured by the recorder as they cannot be a part of a macro. Macros allow users to automate repetitive task.
Program(s) that can open the .ACTM file
Windows
How to open ACTM files
If you cannot open the ACTM file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports ACTM among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the ACTM file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the ACTM format files
The inability to open and operate the ACTM file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Autodesk AutoCAD Action Macro Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a ACTM file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the ACTM file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the ACTM from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the ACTM format
- The ACTM file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the ACTM file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a ACTM file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the ACTM file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the ACTM file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the ACTM file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Similar extensions
| .a6p | Adobe Authorware Application Format |
| .action | Mac OS X Automator Action Format |
| .actm | Autodesk AutoCAD Action Macro Format |
| .ahk | AutoHotkey Script Format |
| .air | Adobe AIR Rich Internet Applications |
| .apk | Google Android Package Format |
| .app | MAC Application Package Or Core System Service Format |
| .applescript | AppleScript Script Format |
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.ACTM) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected ACTM file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the ACTM file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. ACTM) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.