.ACS File Extension

ACS files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Agent Character File

General Information

Title ACS File Extension
Extension .acs
Full Form Agent Character File
File Type Binary File
Developer Microsoft Corporation
MIME Type application/x-acs

File Function

Primary Function Store character
Additional Functions Animation, Interactivity
Features Animated character, Interactivity support

File Characteristics

Quality Pre-rendered graphics
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With specific tools

Use Cases

Desktop Assistants Yes
Interactive Guides Yes
Presentation Aids Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable code
Best Practices Validate source, Sandbox environment

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1997
Latest Version Associated with Microsoft Agent 2.0

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .acf, .acg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Agent Discontinued Windows
Double Agent Free Windows

Type 2: Action Code Script

ACS files control events in games. ACS stands for Action Code Script. Hexen first used ACS files. ACS files make events happen automatically during gameplay. ACS files contain code in the Action Code ...

General Information

Title ACS File Extension
Extension .acs
Full Form Action Code Script
File Type Script File
Developer Doom Community
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Game scripting
Additional Functions Control game events, Define behaviors

File Characteristics

Quality Game dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Custom Maps Yes
Game Development Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script exploits
Best Practices Code review, Validate scripts

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1994
Latest Version Depends on implementation

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wad, .pk3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Doom Builder Free Windows
SLADE 3 Free Windows, Mac, Linux
ZDoom Free Windows, Mac, Linux