Tips to open SCHEMATIC file

Can't open the SCHEMATIC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SCHEMATIC files as well as a list of programs that support SCHEMATIC files.

SCHEMATIC file extension

File Name MCEdit Schematic Format
File Developer MCEdit
File Category Game Files

The SCHEMATIC file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SCHEMATIC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SCHEMATIC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SCHEMATIC file?

The file in the SCHEMATIC format belongs to the Game Files category. The creator of this file is MCEdit. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. MCEdit Schematic Format is most often found on 4 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Web, Windows. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. Redstone Simulator, WorldEdit, Javascript Redstone Simulator will apply when it is not possible to use McEdit.

How to open SCHEMATIC file?

The most common problem when using MCEdit Schematic Format is that a specific SCHEMATIC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open SCHEMATIC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SCHEMATIC 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 McEdit

In this case, you should first verify that the McEdit application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name McEdit in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SCHEMATIC with McEdit. Below you will find a list of applications that support SCHEMATIC files.

Step 2. Create association of McEdit with SCHEMATIC files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SCHEMATIC file to open in the McEdit application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SCHEMATIC file with the McEdit program.

Step 3. Update McEdit to the latest version

If, despite the association of the McEdit program with the MCEdit Schematic Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SCHEMATIC 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 SCHEMATIC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SCHEMATIC file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SCHEMATIC file. However, remember that not every infected SCHEMATIC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SCHEMATIC 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SCHEMATIC files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SCHEMATIC except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the SCHEMATIC file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SCHEMATIC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SCHEMATIC to close. However, some background programs may block the SCHEMATIC file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.