File extension .MA
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Maya ASCII Scene Format | Autodesk | 3D Image Files |
The .MA file extension is used by the Autodesk Maya software. It is a 3D computer graphics animation program and modeling application which supports a wide range of features and functions. The .MA file extension stands for Maya Ascii Project File, and is used to store text-based data created in the Maya application, such as scene setup information, incorporating information on shaders, camera settings, meshes, metadata, light sources, transforms, particle system details, and other more advanced items.
In addition to its native .MA files format, which can be used to save both 2D and 3D scene information, the Maya application can also save project data into various other formats, such as Autodesk 3ds Max Scene (.max) files, Wavefront Object (.obj) model files and Autodesk FBX (.fbx) scene files. Other related file extensions that are related to the Maya include: .MB, .MPT, .MIB, .MCF, and .MLI.
Files associated with this extension commonly contain
A MA file will typically contain several components associated with the project it holds. This includes all of the relevant geometry, surface attributes, lights and cameras defined in the scene, special effects like texture maps or procedural shaders used in rendering objects within it, lists of named nodes that are part of the 3D construct that has been created, baking information for more accurately creating animation curves, etc. The benefit of a.MA file is that it compresses many components into a single file.
Opening MA Files
MA files are opened exclusively with Autodesk Maya, which is offered in separate versions for Windows and Mac computers. Older versions of Maya (2012 or older) may require conversion before they can be used with newer versions (2014 or later). Additionally, the /construct/VRED2018/bin/ folder contains utilities for manipulating MA files from the commandline.
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .MA) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .MA extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .MA file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .MA extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .MA extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .MA file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .MA file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .MA file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .MA file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .MA file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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