.XAF File Extension

XAF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: 3ds Max XML Animation File

General Information

Title .XAF File Extension
Extension .xaf
Full Form XML Animation File
File Type 3D Animation File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type text/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store animation
Additional Functions Exchange data
Features Human-readable, Interchangeable

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Film Production Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks XML exploits
Best Practices Validate schema, Encrypt files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .max, .fbx, .bip

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk 3ds Max Subscription Windows
Autodesk Maya Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux
Blender (with Importer) Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Affirm Deposition Transcript

General Information

Title XAF File Extension
Extension .xaf
Full Form Affirm Deposition Transcript
File Type Text File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store transcripts
Additional Functions Text reference
Features Structured format

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with text editor

Use Cases

Legal Proceedings Yes
Deposition Review Yes
Case Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive information
Best Practices Access control, encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .pdf, .docx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Compatible Software N/A N/A

Type 3: Cal3D XML Animation File

XAF files store character animation data. The Cal3D program uses XAF files. The files make character motions realistic. XAF files store data about bone movements. Lawyers also use XAF files. The files...

General Information

Title XAF File Extension
Extension .xaf
Full Form Cal3D XML Animation File
File Type 3D Animation File
Developer Cal3D
MIME Type text/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store animation data
Additional Functions 3D model animation
Features XML formatted, Human-readable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Not applicable
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Character Animation Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validation, Proper sourcing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cal, .csf, .cmf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Blender Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Cal3D Free Platform-independent