I cannot open a MB file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with MB files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening MB will be resolved!
MB File Extension
- File type Maya Binary Project Format
- File developer Autodesk
- File category 3D Image Files
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What is a(n) MB file?
The Maya Binary Project File, or MB for short, is an Autodesk propriety file format used to store data for Autodesk Maya 3D computer animation software. Maya files are used to store scenes created with the software configurations, materials, shaders, lighting, deformers, animations and other interactive 3D components.
MB files act as project containers for all user created elements in a Maya scene and are saved in a proprietary binary format which is usually incompatible with other 3D animation software. The only way to open these files are through the Maya application or by using a file converter which will convert them to OBJ, FBX, Collada or other common formats.
How to open MB file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with MB extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports MB files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open MB files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support MB files
Step 2. Verify whether MB files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports MB files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with MB files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support MB files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open MB files with the selected program.
Changing MB file association in registry
File association for MB files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check MB file for other errors
- MB file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening MB files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected MB file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For MB files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
