.SCX File Extension

SCX files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Microsoft Game Scenario File

Learn about SCX file extension & open .scx file type. These files are used by Microsoft games like Rise of Nations, Age of Empires II and Age of Mythology. We have free online .SCX apps to view, edit,...

General Information

Title SCX File Extension
Extension .scx
Full Form StarCraft: Brood War Map File
File Type Game Scenario File
Developer Blizzard Entertainment
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Include map, units, triggers
Features Custom gameplay, Scenario design

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Custom Scenarios Yes
Tournament Maps Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious scripts
Best Practices Download from trusted, Scan files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Associated Game StarCraft, Brood War

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .scm, .chk, .rep

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
StarCraft: Brood War Paid Windows, Mac
StarEdit Free with StarCraft Windows, Mac
SCMDraft 2 Free Windows

Type 2: Game Scenario File

General Information

Title SCX File Extension
Extension .scx
Full Form Game Scenario File
File Type Game File
Developer Ensemble Studios
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Scenario information, Game events
Features Map layout, Units, Triggers

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Game Design Yes
Modding Yes
Custom Scenarios Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Download from trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1997
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .scm, .scn, .scb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Age of Empires II Paid Windows, Mac
Age of Mythology Paid Windows
StarCraft Paid Windows, Mac

Type 3: FoxPro Form

An scx file is a Visual FoxPro form, a special Microsoft file format. SCX files should only be edited and saved with appropriate software. To solve SCX file problems: Associate SCX files with the corr...

General Information

Title SCX File Extension
Extension .scx
Full Form FoxPro Form
File Type Database Form File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/x-foxpro

File Function

Primary Function Store form
Additional Functions Interface design
Features Visual components, Event-driven

File Characteristics

Quality Structured, Functional
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Desktop Applications Yes
Database Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Regular updates, Code auditing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1984
Latest Version Visual FoxPro 9 (2004)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dbf, .fpt, .cdx, .frx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Paid Windows
Xbase++ Paid Windows

Type 4: SuperCard Help Project

SCX file extension created by Solutions Etcetera, known as SuperCard Help Project. Binary format requires specific program to read contents. Can open SCX files in Blizzard StarCraft. Extension used to...

General Information

Title SCX File Extension
Extension .scx
Full Form SuperCard Help Project File
File Type Help Project File
Developer Solutions Etcetera
MIME Type application/x-supercard

File Function

Primary Function Store help data
Additional Functions Reference, Navigation
Features Structured, Text-based

File Characteristics

Quality Text-readable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Help Documentation Yes
Software Development Yes
User Assistance Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1980s
Updates Ongoing

Associated Types

Related Extensions .supercard, .sc45

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SuperCard Paid Mac