CMATE file format description

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

1 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.cmate - ControllerMate Data

The CMATE configuration files are related to ControllerMate. The CMATE file is a ControllerMate Data. ControllerMate is a controller programming tool that allows users to add custom functionality to standard HID devices.

Application:

ControllerMate

Category:

Configuration files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

ControllerMate Data related extensions:

.w4j: WinRun4J Settings
.avs: Avid Media Composer Settings
.rfi: BlackBerry Email Filter
.ncm: Nokia Configuration Message
.dtd: ICQ 6 Settings Data
.idg: Majax Configuration

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

Can't open a .cmate 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.cmate

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

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