How Can I Open CMP Files?

The same file extension may be used by different file types and different programs, and sometimes it can be tough to figure out which program to use. When you need to open CMP files, start by double-clicking it. If it doesn’t open, or you receive an error message, take the following steps to try to open it.

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Step 1: Try Different Software Programs

If you can’t open CMP files, you may not have the right program installed on your computer. You can start by installing some of the most common programs associated with CMP files. A few of these associated software titles include Freelancer Physical Model Layout, Microsoft Sharepoint Microsoft Sharepoint, and HotDocs Template Component File. You can download one of these programs from the developer’s website.

Step 2: Use the File Type as a Hint

If you know the type of file you’re working with, that might help you figure out how to open it. CMP files are usually Settings Files. Look for a program on your computer that opens this type of file, and see if it will open the CMP file.

If you’re not sure of the file type, you can find it within the CMP file itself. Follow the steps below to find this information.

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On a Windows Computer:
  1. Right-click the file icon.
  2. Select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Find the file type listed under “Type of File”.
On a Mac:
  1. Right-click on the file icon.
  2. Select “More Info” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Look for the file type listed under “Kind”.

Step 3: Ask a Developer

If you’re still having trouble opening your CMP file, a software developer may be able to help. If you know which software program should open your file, contact the developer who created that program. If you’re not sure which program to use, consult the list below to find the developers for the most common programs associated with CMP files:

Software Developer
Freelancer Physical Model Layout Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Sharepoint Microsoft Sharepoint Microsoft Corporation
HotDocs Template Component File Matthew Bender & Company a member of the LexisNexis Group
Discorp CMP Image PC Software Company
Leadview Bitmap LEAD
Internet Explorer Custom Menu Plug-in Microsoft Corporation
Open Access File Unknown
Photofinish Calibration MaP Windows Software
PKWare Compression Library Compressed Data Unknown
Route 66 Address Document Microsoft Developer
CraftMan Data PC Software Company
SWAT 3 Compressed Sound File Microsoft Developer
Giza Specifier Color Map 20-20 Technologies
Chord Pro Song Format Mussoft
Word for DOS User Dictionary Microsoft Corporation
Generic CADD Component File Unknown
CaseMap Send To TimeMap Plug-in LexisNexis
Technics Keyboard Composer File Unknown
CorelDRAW Postscript Printer Header PC Software Company
THEOS Compressed Archive THEOS Software Corporation
Address Document PC Software Company
JPEG Bitmap Microsoft Developer

Step 4: Use a Universal File Viewer

If the above steps don’t help, a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download) might be able to help you open your CMP file. Universal file viewers can open a variety of file types, depending on the format. Just remember that some files are incompatible and will only open in binary format.


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