Types of TIM Files

Chief TIM Description

.TIM

File Ext:	.tim
Category:	The Incredible Machine Level

The Incredible Machine's level file. It includes objects, arranged into a contraption which will perform a given task; It can be incorporated into the game or created as a homemade puzzle by the user.

Author:	Sierra Entertainment
File Category:	Game Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tim

Software Programs That Open The The Incredible Machine Level:

The Incredible Machine by Sierra Entertainment

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

DOS

More TIM Files

.TIM

File Ext:	.tim
Category:	Vixen Timed Sequence File

A configuration file made by Vixen. It has timed sequence information which controls light effects in sync with the music. The files have the start time, the audio file path, assigned effects as well as the time span.

Author:	Open Source
File Category:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Vixen Timed Sequence File Files:

Vixen Lights by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

.TIM

File Ext:	.tim
Category:	Sony PlayStation Bitmap Image

A file extension utilized by Sony PlayStation games for bitmap images.

Author:	Sony
File Category:	Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Sony PlayStation Bitmap Image Files:

PlayStation by Sony

Compatible with:

PlayStation

.TIM

File Ext:	.tim
Category:	RPC III File

The TIM files have a standard header which is followed by data. The data headers give a description of the data content of the file and the data portion store the real data. The RPC III file has no end of file (EOF) character.

Author:	MTS Systems Corporation
File Category:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open RPC III File Files:

RPC Pro by MTS Systems Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.TIM

File Ext:	.tim
Category:	Tagged Image File Format

A file format used for storing bitmap images. It is a lossless format, so information or quality is not lost through compression.

Author:	XnSoft
File Category:	Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Tagged Image File Format Files:

Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

MacPhun ColorStrokes by Macphun

Compatible with:

Mac

GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Google Drive by Google

Compatible with:

iOS

Android

Web

IrfanView by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

iOS

Android

Linux

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Compatible with:

Windows

Roxio Toast 15 by Roxio

Compatible with:

Mac

Microsoft Windows Photos by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Apple Photos by Apple

Compatible with:

	Mac
	iOS

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Apple Preview by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

Nuance PaperPort 14 by Nuance

Compatible with:

Windows

Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 by Roxio

Compatible with:

Windows

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TIM Troubleshooting

Typical TIM Opening Challenges

The Incredible Machine Disappeared

When trying to open your TIM file, you get the error "Can't Open TIM File Type". Customarily, this means that The Incredible Machine is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your TIM with The Incredible Machine, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your TIM, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Outdated The Incredible Machine

Sometimes your installed version of The Incredible Machine won't support your The Incredible Machine Level file. Installing the latest version of The Incredible Machine from Sierra Entertainment is recommended. Your The Incredible Machine Level file was probably created by a newer release of The Incredible Machine than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of TIM file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: Not having the right The Incredible Machine version on your computer can cause problems opening TIM files.

Other TIM File Issues

You can still experience errors opening TIM files even with the latest version of The Incredible Machine installed on your PC. Other TIM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for TIM
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry TIM description
• The Incredible Machine or another TIM application experienced a flawed installation
• Your TIM file is corrupted (issues with your The Incredible Machine Level file itself)
• Your TIM has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware associated with TIM has outdated drivers
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the The Incredible Machine Level format