MECH

Basic information about MECH file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MECH（*.MECH or *.mech）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MECH file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MECH file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MECH file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MECH file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MECH file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MECH file?
How to open a MECH file?
What programs do I need to open a MECH file?
What programs help to create and edit a MECH file?
How to convert MECH files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MECH file format?

1.Detail information about MECH file extension: Pro/MECHANICA Settings

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MECH files
File type	Pro/MECHANICA Settings	Category	Settings Files
Developer	Parametric Technology Corporation	File format	N/A
Description	MECH file is a Pro/MECHANICA Settings developed by Parametric Technology Corporation. MECH is a file extension commonly associated with Pro/MECHANICA Settings files. Parametric Technology Corporation defined the Pro/MECHANICA Settings format standard. Files with MECH extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. MECH file format, along with 1087 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The software recommended for managing MECH files is Pro/Engineer.
Windows	Pro/Engineer

Can't open a MECH file?

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

”Can't open this file: example.MECH”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MECH extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MECH file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of MECH files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a MECH file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MECH file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MECH file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the MECH file is damaged.
Whether the MECH file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the MECH file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the MECH file format is incompletely.
Whether the MECH file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MECH file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MECH file.

If the MECH file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.