Details of extension .cfg
On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .cfg file extension. We'll explain what exactly a .cfg fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .cfg files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the 9 file formats associated with this file extension!
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Cal3D Model Configuration Data
The CFG file is a Cal3D Model Configuration Data. Cal3D is a skeletal animation based 3D character animation library written in C++ in a platform-/graphic API-independent way.
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.cmf Cal3D Binary Mesh Data
.xrf Cal3D XML Materials Data
.xsf Cal3D XML Skeleton Data
.caf Cal3D Binary Animation
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Vector CAD Postprocessor Data
The CFG file is a Vector CAD Postprocessor Data. Vector CAD is a nurbs based, 3D wire frame and surface design program.
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.sym Vector CAD Variables Data
.ttd Vector CAD Tool Library
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RMCProfile Configuration Data
The CFG file is an RMCProfile Configuration Data. RMCProfile is a Reverse Monte Carlo based modelling program that allows the reconstruction of a 3D model of the system under study, which fits the experimental data.
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.bragg RMCProfile Bragg Scattering Data
.braggout RMCProfile Bragg Profile Output Data
.back RMCProfile Coefficient Data
.exp RMCProfile GSAS EXP Data
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Celestia Configuration Data
The CFG file is a Celestia Configuration Data. Celestia is a 3D astronomy program created by Chris Laurel. The program is based on the Hipparcos Catalogue (HIP) and allows users to travel through an extensive universe, modeled after reality, at any speed, in any direction, and at any time in history.
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
.dsc Celestia Deep Space Catalog
.stc Celestia Star Catalog
.vp Celestia Vertex Program
.ssc Celestia Solar System Catalog
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Citrix XenApp Session Management Tool Configuration
The CFG file is a Citrix XenApp Session Management Tool Configuration. Citrix XenApp is an application virtualization software that can also be used to virtualize desktops by transmitting the entire desktop screen instead of individual applications.
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.rad Citrix XenApp Rapid Application Delivery Data
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Lightwave 3D Configuration
The CFG file is a Lightwave 3D Configuration. Lightwave 3D is a great 3d modeler and animator software.
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.anim Autodesk Maya 3D Animation Data
.mot Lightwave 3D Motion Data
.skb SketchUp Document Backup
.editma Autodesk Maya 3D Offline ASCII Scene
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Zemax Configuration Data
The CFG file is a Zemax Configuration Data. ZEMAX is the software that optical engineers and designers around the world choose for lens design, illumination, laser beam propagation, stray light, freeform optical design and many other applications.
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.ele Zemax Element Drawing Settings
.emf Zemax Enhanced Metafile
.not Zemax Element Drawing Note
.spcd Zemax Spectrum Source
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General Configuration
The CNF file is a General Configuration.
Application: -
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
cf, cnf, con, conf, config, pref, prefs, settings
Related extensions:
.env Novell GroupWise Environment Data
.wtf World of Warcraft Config
.rc Runtime Configuration File
.gwi Novell GroupWise Shortcut
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MAME Configuration
The CFG file is a MAME Configuration. MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) is an emulator application designed to recreate the hardware of arcade game systems in software, with the intent of preserving gaming history and preventing vintage games from being lost or forgotten.
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.sta MAME Saved State Data
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The .cfg file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .cfg extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!
Could someone have spelled the .cfg file extension wrong?
In our database, we came across the following similar extensions:
.cgg Renegade Paintball Game Audio
.cbg CyberGauge Data File
.cgf ProWorx NXT Codegen Batch
The .cfg extension is frequently misused
People sometimes confuse the .cfg filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.
cgg (1), xfg (1), cbg (1), cgf (1), cg (1), cfn (1), cff (1), cft (1), cfr (1), fcg (1)
Having trouble opening a .cfg file?
If you want to open a .cfg file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .cfg association can trigger this error.
Windows can't open this file:
File: example.cfg
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To change file associations:
- Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
- In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
- Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.
Supported operating systems
Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android
