BIP File Extension

What is BIP file?

BIP files are associated with Character Studio software tool.

What kind of data do BIP files contain?

BIP files store motion-capture data obtained using Character Studio, a library available for 3DS Max. 3DS Max is a popular 3D modeling and animation software. Character Studio library offers tools for tracking motion of objects and bipedal characters based on keyframes, which can be stored in BIP files for further character modeling and animation. The tools allow animators to create realistic 3D character models.

What are some of the uses off BIP files?

BIP data is used for animating 3D models. The data can be used for animating multiple models simultaneously, a technique commonly used in cinema and computer games development. BIP data can also be used for generating complex scenes that involve hundreds of models interacting with one another dynamically.

Programs which support BIP file extension

Programs that can handle BIP files are as follows. Files with BIP extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 07/20/2023

How to open file with BIP extension?

Problems with accessing BIP may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with BIP files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Discreet Character Studio

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports BIP files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Discreet Character Studio or one of the recommended programs (for example, 3ds Max) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Discreet Character Studio website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Discreet Character Studio

You still cannot access BIP files although Discreet Character Studio is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Discreet Character Studio cannot handle files with BIP may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Discreet Character Studio.

Step 3. Assign Discreet Character Studio to BIP files

After installing Discreet Character Studio (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open BIP files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the BIP file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Discreet Character Studio is installed, check the Always use this app to open BIP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BIP file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with BIP extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the BIP for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the BIP file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the BIP in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the BIP is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the BIP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the BIP file’s structure is intact

If the BIP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the BIP file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Character Studio Biped Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Discreet Character Studio

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with BIP extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Character Studio Biped Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle BIP files.

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