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Basic information about BZW file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BZW(*.BZW or *.bzw), 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 BZW file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BZW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BZW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BZW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BZW file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BZW file?
  • How to open a BZW file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BZW file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BZW file?
  • How to convert BZW files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BZW file format?


1.Detail information about BZW file extension: BZFlag World File

File type BZFlag World File Category Game Files
Developer BZFlag.org File format Text
Description BZW file is a BZFlag World File developed by BZFlag.org. World file used by BZFlag, a 3D multi-player first person tank simulation game; contains a game world, or map, that defines 3D objects in plain text; supports land, water, meshes, and 3D shapes, such as boxes, cones, and spheres; may also be used to define game elements including teleporters and weapons.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BZW files

Windows
BZFlag
pyBZEdit
iBZServer
blender with BZWTools Plug-in
BZEdit32

macOS
BZFlag
iBZEdit
pyBZEdit
iBZServer
Blender with BZWTools Plug-in

Linux
BZFlag
BZEdit
BzfEd
pyBZEdit
Blender with BZWTools Plug-in



Can't open a BZW 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.BZW”。

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 BZW extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BZW 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 BZW 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 BZW file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BZW 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 BZW file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the BZW 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.