CGINC file format description

Many people share .cginc files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .cginc file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .cginc files.

1 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.cginc - Unity Custom Shader Include

The CGINC development files are related to Unity. CGINC file is a Unity Custom Shader Include. Unity is a development engine for the creation of 2D and 3D games and interactive content. Whirld is a standardized world definition format for Unity games, and a code library to create and load worlds in this format.

Application:

Unity

Category:

Development files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Unity Custom Shader Include related extensions:

.alf: Unity License Request Data
.anim: Unity 3D Animation Data
.asset: Unity Asset
.bytes: Unity Binary Text Asset Data
.ilr: Unity License Request File
.js1: Unity Javascript

Naturally, other applications may also use the .cginc file extension. Even harmful programs can create .cginc files. Be especially cautious with .cginc files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .cginc file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.cginc

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

Operating systems

DataTypes.net currently supports the following operating systems:

Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

If you find the information on this page useful, please feel free to link to this page.

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