File extension CSM
| File type | 3ds Max Character Studio Maker Format |
| Developer | Autodesk |
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What is a CSM file?
CSM file stores 3D model data and is used by Autodesk 3ds Max software. CSM-format data is used for animating characters or objects according to markers stored in the file.
Character motion data can be loaded in program by using ‘Load’ function available in ‘Motion Capture’ window panel. CSM files are typically used for animation biped characters, humans particulary. 3ds Max also uses BVH or BIP file formats for similar purposes.
Program(s) that can open the .CSM file
Windows
How to open CSM files
If you cannot open the CSM 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 CSM 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 CSM file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the CSM format files
The inability to open and operate the CSM 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 3ds Max Character Studio Maker Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a CSM file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the CSM file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the CSM from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the CSM format
- The CSM 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 CSM file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a CSM file are out of date.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 CSM file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the CSM file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the CSM file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
This extension
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.CSM) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected CSM 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 CSM 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. CSM) 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.