All about DOF Files

The DOF file type is primarily associated with 3ds Max.

DOF	File extension: DOF
	File type:	data file

What is a DOF file?

DOF files mostly belong to 3ds Max.

DOF files are used by different programs to store specific data. They do not have one universal format. Instead, the content depends on the program that created the file.
Common uses include:

3D Model Object File - Used by game software such as Live for Speed and 3D programs like 3ds Max to hold object mesh and model data.

Delphi Project File - Acts as a Delphi form file by storing project settings and layout data. See the Delphi website for details.

Dungeon Map File - Contains map layout details for game worlds, as seen with titles like Silkroad Online and similar systems.

Deformation Field File - Holds data for medical image registration. This type works with FSL software; check the FSL documentation for more info.

Decision Oven File and Datalog Object File - These serve specialized purposes in decision processing and data logging within certain applications.

FilExt.com note: If you encounter a DOF file, it is important to know its origin and use the correct application to open it. Changing the file extension or opening it with unsuitable software can lead to data errors.

How to open a DOF file

You need a suitable software like 3ds Max to open a DOF file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DOF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DOF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DOF files:

3ds Max
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DOF files are often referred to as 3ds Max games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Delphi (Option File) by Borland Software Corporation
The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 5B, ASCII: [.
DOSBox (Movie Capture Format) by DOSBox Team
DOF is the movie capture format of DOSBox, a DOS emulator with experimental rerecording addition.
Racer (3D Geometry File) by Ruud van Gaal, Dolphinity
Racer is a free cross-platform car simulation project (for non-commercial use), using professional car physics to achieve a realistic feeling and an excellent render engine for graphical realism. Related links: DOF File Format
WinTidy File

DOF file extension format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our examination of the DOF files comes to the following conclusion:

DOF is seldom used as a file extension and covers different formats for different programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

35% of all DOF files use the same file format, which have the signature DOF1. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. The file size is in the range of 42 KB to 1 MB. This file type was primarily in use more than 10 years ago. The following keywords are characteristic: MAT0, MCFL, MHDR, MTRA, MCOLD, MTEX, DOF1, MATS and MUVW. The following filename is common: Body.dof or chassis.dof.
20% of all DOF files are Delphi Options File files, which are based on the config file format. A configuration file is used by computer software to store settings. It consists of a text-based content with a structure and syntax comprising key–value pairs for properties, and sections that organize the properties. The contents of these files are easily readable with a text editor. The file size is in the range of 1 KB to 2 KB. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. ShowHints=1, ShowWarnings=1, [Compiler], [FileVersion] and Version=7.0. The following filename is common: Project1.dof or Keygen.dof.

The remaining 45% of all DOF files are different files with different signatures, the following 5 formats exist: JMXVDOF and Decision. These files are often connected to datalog. You can get all the details of your DOF file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .dof file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for DOF File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

dpr, dfm, map, 6dof, nxof, ea132, rov, rar, shd, pdf, dcu, res, cfg, doc, crv, jpg, dbf, obj, 3ds, fbx

Mime type:

text/x-properties

a dof data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DOF files

Associate the DOF file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest DOF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available 3ds Max update.
To make sure that your DOF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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