Opening a CRF File

The CRF file type is primarily associated with Cal3DViewer.

CRF	File extension: CRF
	File type:	3D model material

What is a CRF file

CRF files mostly belong to Cal3DViewer by Cal3D. CRF file extension is mainly associated with binary materials created using Cal3D, a cross-platform 3D character animation library. The CRF material file is stored in Cal3D binary material format and contains data of references to 3D mesh overlays that define the appearance of a model's surface as well as properties like the surface's light properties and ambience. Enhanced Dark Engine, a video game development engine uses the CRF file extension to store data such as 3D models, maps, textures and sounds in game archives bundled into video games like Thief: The Dark Project and Thief 2: The Metal Age. CHARTrunner, a Windows-based software for creating charts and statistical analysis from collected data stores chart definitions in CRF files. Print Artist, a photo-card creation software by Sierra stores craft data in CRF files. CRF file extension is also associated with an outdated format for storing C++ and database cross-reference data.

How to open a CRF file

You need a suitable software like Cal3DViewer to open a CRF 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 CRF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CRF 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 CRF files:

Cal3DViewer by Cal3D
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CRF files are often referred to as Cal3DViewer 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
C++ (C++ cross-reference data) by Digital Mars
C++ was the first C++ compiler developed for legacy MS-DOS and Windows platforms by Zortech which was later acquired by Symantec and eventually Digital Mars. The C++ cross-reference file used by the program was stored in a CRF file This file format is classified as Developer.
CHARTrunner (chart definition) by PQ Systems
CHARTrunner is a software that generates statistical process control charts and performs statistical analysis with data collected, stored, and managed by other applications. The CRF file created by CHARTrunner contains definitions. This file format is classified as Data.
Cipher (recipient data) by OM2
Cipher was a multi-phased encryption program for the 911 industry. The program shipped with the discontinued OM2ools software suite and stored recipient data in CRF files. This file format is classified as Encoded.
MASM (cross-reference data) by Microsoft
MASM, short for Microsoft Macro Assembler is a Windows software that takes x86 assembly language programs and generates corresponding binary programs from them. The cross-reference data used by MASM is stored in a CRF file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Microsoft Macro Assembler
Print Artist (craft data) by Sierra
Print Artist was an MS-DOS and Windows-compatible software for creating and printing photo cards, brochures, and calendars. The CRF files created by Print Artist contained craft data. This file format is classified as Data.
System Shock 2 (game archive) by Electronic Arts
System Shock 2 is a cross-platform survival, horror video game. The game is set in a starship where the main character attempts to contain a genetic infection devastating the ship. CRF files used by System Shock 2 is an archive containing game data such as maps and 3D models. This file format is classified as Game.
TechJet 5500 (B&W and CYMK data) by Calcomp
TechJet 5500 was a large format, Inkjet plotter/printer developed by Calcomp. The black and white or 1-bit CMYK data for TechJet 5500 printers were stored in CRF files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Thief 2: The Metal Age (game archive) by Square Enix
Thief 2: The Metal Age is a first-person-shooter video game built on top of the Dark Engine game rendering software. 3D models and other game data used by Thief 2: The Metal Age are stored in an archive using CRF file extension. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Dark Engine
Thief: The Dark Project (game archive) by Square Enix
Thief: The Dark Project is a first person stealth video game originally developed by Edios. The CRF file used by Thief: The Dark Project is an archive for storing game data including maps and 3D models. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Dark Engine

CRF file extension format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Below is our analysis of the CRF files:

You will often come across the CRF file type. This includes many different file formats. The two most popular formats are as follows:

15% of all CRF files use the ZIP algorithm, so several files are combined and compressed into one CRF file. A typical number of included files is 89. If you want to see the included files and images, simply rename the file extension to .zip and double-click it. CRF files are between 6 KB and 96 MB in size. A common filename is mesh.crf or obj.crf. These files are often associated with date, bitmap, strings, intrface, books and song.
10% of all CRF files start with the magic bytes 0C 00 00 00 52 00 45 00 58, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. CRF files can be up to 3 MB in size, but are often around 38 KB - 390 KB. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as REX30, Arial, IHDR and pHYs. These files are often associated with report, clip and print.

All other CRF files (75%) have no uniform format, such as SpellForce 3 game, Cal3D material File, XML, DOC, UTF-16 (LE), ECO, vmpeg, XENC, TRANSPORTABLE, CASY, RDFF and Muz. Tagged as armor, balance, body, route, pack or helmet. You can get all the details of your CRF file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .crf file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for CRF File Extension

File classification:

3D Image

Related files:

xrf, cfr, rfd, crx, cmf, d, cr2, zip, cfa, o, xml, ser

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: WinPress
EXEFile: C:\arcgis\arcexe9x\bin\WinPress.exe %1

ProgramID: ZipZag.crf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZipZag\zipzag.exe %1

ProgramID: crf_file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CDCheck\CDCheck.exe /CRF %1

ProgramID: WinPress
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcGIS\arcexe9x\bin\WinPress.exe %1

ProgramID: DUP5.Files
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Dragon UnPACKer 5\drgunpack5.exe

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a crf 3D model material is a special file format by Cal3D and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CRF files

Associate the CRF file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open 3d model materials. Because only the current version supports the latest CRF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Cal3D manufacturer website after an available Cal3DViewer update.
To make sure that your CRF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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