Tips to open CAL file
Can't open the CAL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CAL files as well as a list of programs that support CAL files.
CAL file extension
| File Name |
3ds Max Pose Adjustment Format |
| File Developer |
Autodesk |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The CAL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CAL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CAL file on each system platform.
What is CAL file?
A .CAL file is a three-dimensional graphics file. It is used to model the silhouettes of the designed figures. By definition, the character must be humanoid, i.e. have two limbs on which it stands. The information used to generate the appropriate model items is saved there. The character design itself is saved as a .FIG file. All this mechanism is used by Autodesk 3DS Max software. The .CAL file acts as a support file and must rely on the main design form.
How to open CAL file?
The most common problem when using 3ds Max Pose Adjustment Format is that a specific CAL is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that CAL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CAL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install 3ds Max
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that 3ds Max is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name 3ds Max in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CAL with 3ds Max. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open CAL files.
Programs to open CAL file
Remember to download programs supporting CAL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of 3ds Max with CAL files
If, despite the installed application, the CAL file does not start in the 3ds Max application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the 3ds Max application as the default for handling the CAL file.
Step 3. Update 3ds Max to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the 3ds Max program, it is possible that 3ds Max Pose Adjustment Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CAL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CAL file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CAL or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected CAL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the CAL file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged CAL files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted CAL files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the CAL file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the CAL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CAL file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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