Opening an SQM File

The SQM file type is primarily associated with Operation Flashpoint.

SQM	File extension: SQM
	File type:	mission

What is an SQM file?

SQM files mostly belong to Operation Flashpoint by Bohemia Interactive and The Codemasters. An SQM file is a mission (usually named mission.sqm) in Bohemia Interactive video games such as those in the ARMA and Operation Flashpoint series. An SQM mission file can be created and/or edited by the Mission Editor named Eden Editor and 3D Editor in ARMA and Operation Flashpoint respectively. A mission file defines the duration, direction/position, weather conditions, time, and other mission data. Another type of SQM file is a log generated by the Service Quality Monitor of Live Messenger (discontinued).

How do you open SQM files?

You need a suitable software like Operation Flashpoint to open an SQM 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 SQM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SQM 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 SQM files:

Operation Flashpoint by Bohemia Interactive and The Codemasters
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SQM files are often referred to as Operation Flashpoint games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ARMA (mission) by Bohemia Interactive and The Codemasters
ARMA is a first-person shooter military warfare video game series. Each mission in ARMA is saved in an SQM file. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Mission.sqm, Mission Editor
Live Messenger (log) by Microsoft
Live Messenger is a discontinued instant messaging application for Windows desktop. Its Service Quality Monitor saved a log in an SQM file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Windows Live Messenger

SQM file format:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. 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. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the SQM files:

The SQM file extension is quite common and predominantly uses a uniform format. The two most popular formats are as follows:

65% of all SQM files belong to Windows Live Messenger Log. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. Most of these files are 240 bytes to 15 KB in size. The file type is old but is used even today. The following keywords are characteristic: MSQMx. Files like these are about sqmnoopt, wmplog, fwtsqmfile, sqmdata, sqlsqm, wpdlog, windows and home.
20% of all SQM files have the same signature 00 72 61 50 00 00 00 00 08. These files are not pure binary files and are therefore readable and interpretable with a text editor. SQM files can be up to 1 MB in size, but are often around 17 KB - 630 KB. The keywords EditorData, addons, version, Structures, A3_Ui_F and Characters are typical for these files. An example of a file name is mission.sqm.

All the rest of the SQM files (15%) have different formats, often e.g. Operation Flashpoint mission. These files are often connected to private, data, configuration, session, global or iesqmdata. If you want to find out what your SQM file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for SQM File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

cvr, sqf, pbo, exe, log, txt, docx, dll, xml, png, dat, pdf, jpg, fps, wss, sqs

Related links:

Mission.sqm, Mission Editor

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

an sqm mission is a special file format by Bohemia Interactive and The Codemasters and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SQM files

Associate the SQM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open missions. Because only the current version supports the latest SQM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Bohemia Interactive and The Codemasters manufacturer website after an available Operation Flashpoint update.
To make sure that your SQM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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