Known CSM Files

Primary CSM File Association

.CSM

File Format:	.csm
Group:	Character Studio Marker File

This is a text file, ASCII, comprising of 3D character position markers. Character Studio, animation application that comes with Autodesk 3ds Max software, uses this CSM file.

Author:	Autodesk, Inc.
Kind:	3D Image Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.csm

Software Programs That Open The Character Studio Marker File:

Character Studio by Autodesk, Inc.

Windows

Additional CSM Files

.CSM

File Format:	.csm
Group:	Steam Game Backup File

A digital distribution platform used to read software and games called Steam uses this type of backup file. The file comprises of backed up data of a played Steam game. It is similar to .SIS and .CSD file.

Author:	Valve
Kind:	Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Steam Game Backup File Files:

Steam by Valve

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening CSM Files

Troubles Opening CSM Files

Character Studio Isn't There

When you double-click your CSM file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Character Studio isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your CSM with Character Studio, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens CSM files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Obsolete Version of Character Studio

Sometimes your installed version of Character Studio won't support your Character Studio Marker File file. If you've got the wrong version of Character Studio installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Character Studio Marker File file version that was created by a newer version of Character Studio than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Investigate your CSM file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening CSM files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of CSM File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening CSM files even with the latest version of Character Studio installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening CSM files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for CSM
• Accidental deletion of the description of the CSM file in the Windows registry
• Invalid installation of a CSM-associated program (eg. Character Studio)
• The CSM itself is corrupted
• Your CSM has adversely impacted by malware
• CSM-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Windows cannot load your Character Studio Marker File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)