File extension MCR
| File type | Autodesk 3D Studio Max Macroscript Format |
| Developer | Autodesk |
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What is a MCR file?
MCR is a document file used for automating tasks in #D modeling software application 3ds Max. MCR file contain script with various instructions and function that can be automatically executed by the application.
3ds Max is a paid software; older versions used MS files instead of MCR files for similar purpose. MCR files are commonly used by more advanced users for automating standard tasks for their workflows.
Program(s) that can open the .MCR file
Windows
How to open MCR files
If you cannot open the MCR 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 MCR 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 MCR file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the MCR format files
The inability to open and operate the MCR 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 3D Studio Max Macroscript Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a MCR file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the MCR file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the MCR from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the MCR format
- The MCR 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 MCR file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a MCR file are out of date.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 MCR file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the MCR file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the MCR 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.MCR) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected MCR 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 MCR 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. MCR) 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.