MOT File Extension

What is MOT file?

Full format name of files that use MOT extension is LightWave Motion Format. NewTek defined the LightWave Motion Format format standard. Files with MOT extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with MOT extension are categorized as 3D Image Files files. The 3D Image Files subset comprises 622 various file formats. LightWave 3D supports MOT files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. On the official website of NewTek, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theLightWave 3D software, but also about MOT and other supported file formats.

Programs which support MOT file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open MOT files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. MOT files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with MOT extension?

Problems with accessing MOT may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to LightWave Motion Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install LightWave 3D software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports MOT files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download LightWave 3D and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support MOT files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading LightWave 3D installed is by going to developer’s website (NewTek, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of LightWave 3D and update if needed

If you already have LightWave 3D installed on your systems and MOT 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 MOT files are not compatible with LightWave 3D. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using LightWave 3D.

Step 3. Set the default application to open MOT files to LightWave 3D

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate MOT files with latest version of LightWave 3D you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the MOT file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where LightWave 3D is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open MOT files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the MOT file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select LightWave 3D and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with MOT extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the MOT for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the MOT file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the MOT in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the MOT file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the MOT file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic MOT file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with MOT 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 LightWave Motion Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open LightWave 3D

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with MOT extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with LightWave Motion Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the MOT files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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