File extension DRF
| File type | 3D Studio Max Scene Format |
| Developer | Autodesk |
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What is a DRF file?
DRF file stores rendered 3D graphics, typically related to architectural design. DRF files are generated by VIZ Render tool available as addon to Autodesk 3ds Max software.
DRF files cannot be overwritten by users, only viewed or exported into editable format MAX. VIZ Render tool was distributed along with older versions of Autodesk 3ds Max (it hit its peak of popularity during 2004 and 2005) and it’s no longer used.
Program(s) that can open the .DRF file
Windows
Mac OS
How to open DRF files
If you cannot open the DRF file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports DRF among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the DRF file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DRF format files
The inability to open and operate the DRF file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the 3D Studio Max Scene Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DRF file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DRF file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DRF from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DRF format
- The DRF file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the DRF file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DRF file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the DRF file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DRF file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DRF file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DRF) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DRF file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the DRF file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. DRF) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.