Opening CRZ Files

The CRZ file type is primarily associated with Poser.

CRZ	File extension: CRZ
	File type:	compressed character rigging

What is a CRZ file?

CRZ files mostly belong to Poser by Bondware. A file with CRZ filename extension contains compressed character rigging information about 3-dimensional graphics and animations created using Poser by Bondware. The character rigging information in a CRZ file consists mainly of data about the bones, joints, and figure of each character. Specifications for how each joint bends and to what extent it is allowed to bend (given certain parameters) are also defined in a CRZ file. Before being compressed to CRZ file format, character rigging information files in Poser originally have CR2 filename extensions. In the past, FScruiser stored records (databases describing a timber survey) in CRZ files. Another legacy use case of CRZ files is for storing course data for golf game simulations.

How to open CRZ files

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

Poser by Bondware
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CRZ files are often referred to as Poser 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
FScruiser (cruise record) by USDA Forest Service
FScruiser is a Windows-based software used for collecting timber cruising field data. It is the Windows/Windows CE successor to NatCDE, the MS-DOS based cruising data entry system. A cruise file created by FScruiser is a database that describes a timber survey and this file is stored in CRZ format. This file format is classified as Database.
Links (golf game course) by Links Country Club
Links is a legacy golf game that simulates 3D golf players and golf courses. The software was available on older Windows operating systems and the course files were located in the \Program Files\Microsoft Games\Links 2001\Courses\ folder. The course data of Links games were stored in CRZ files. This file format is classified as Game.

Technical Data for CRZ File Extension

File classification:

3D Image

Related files:

cbz, cr2, crx, zip, ppz, pz2, rsr

a crz compressed character rigging is a special file format by Bondware and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CRZ files

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