CAPX File Extension

What is CAPX file?

CAPX filename suffix is mostly used for Construct Compressed Project Format files. Construct Compressed Project Format format was developed by Scirra. Files with CAPX extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. CAPX file belongs to the Developer Files category just like 1205 other filename extensions listed in our database. Construct is by far the most used program for working with CAPX files. On the official website of Scirra.com developer not only will you find detailed information about theConstruct software, but also about CAPX and other supported file formats.

Programs which support CAPX file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support CAPX files. CAPX files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with CAPX extension?

Being unable to open files with CAPX extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with CAPX 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 Construct

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CAPX files is that no program that can handle CAPX files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Construct. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Construct installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Scirra.com website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Construct and update if needed

If the problems with opening CAPX files still occur even after installing Construct, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Construct is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Construct cannot handle files with CAPX may be that the software is outdated.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 Construct.

Step 3. Assign Construct to CAPX files

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the CAPX with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Construct installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open CAPX files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the CAPX file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 CAPX extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the CAPX for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the CAPX file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the CAPX is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the CAPX file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. CAPX file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with CAPX extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the CAPX file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with CAPX extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative 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 Construct Compressed Project Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Construct

If the systems has insufficient resources to open CAPX files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Construct Compressed Project Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CAPX files.

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