M02 File Extension

What is M02 file?

Full format name of files that use M02 extension is ComputerEyes Animation Format. M02 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. M02 file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. MicroStation is by far the most used program for working with M02 files. On the official website of Bentley Systems, Incorporated developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicroStation software, but also about M02 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support M02 file extension

The following listing features M02-compatible programs. Files with M02 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 02/29/2020

How to open file with M02 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening M02 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to ComputerEyes Animation Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with M02 files.

Step 1. Download and install MicroStation

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports M02 files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install MicroStation. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support M02 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download MicroStation installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Bentley Systems, Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of MicroStation and update if needed

If you already have MicroStation installed on your systems and M02 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why M02 files are not compatible with MicroStation. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using MicroStation.

Step 3. Associate ComputerEyes Animation Format files with MicroStation

If you have the latest version of MicroStation installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage M02 on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the M02 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where MicroStation is installed, check the Always use this app to open M02 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected M02 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with M02 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the M02 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the M02 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the M02 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the M02 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the M02 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. M02 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the M02 file’s structure is intact

If the M02 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with M02 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the ComputerEyes Animation Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle MicroStation

If the systems has insufficient resources to open M02 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with ComputerEyes Animation Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with M02 files affecting older versions of given software.

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