NM File Extension

What is NM file?

NM filename suffix is mostly used for Space Engine Nebula Model Format files. Space Engine defined the Space Engine Nebula Model Format format standard. NM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. NM file belongs to the 3D Image Files category just like 622 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports NM files is Space Engine.

Programs which support NM file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support NM files. Files with NM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with NM extension?

Problems with accessing NM may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with NM extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with NM files.

Step 1. Download and install Space Engine

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening NM files is that no program that can handle NM files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Space Engine developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Space Engine installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Space Engine to the latest version

If you already have Space Engine installed on your systems and NM 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 NM files are not compatible with Space Engine. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Space Engine.

Step 3. Set the default application to open NM files to Space Engine

After installing Space Engine (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open NM files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the NM file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Space Engine is installed, check the Always use this app to open NM files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected NM file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Space Engine and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with NM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the NM for errors

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

1. The NM may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the NM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the NM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with NM extension is complete and error-free

If the NM 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. If the NM file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Space Engine

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Space Engine Nebula Model Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle NM files.

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