.YCD File Extension

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

Type 1: Y-Cruncher Data

General Information

Title YCD File Extension
Extension .ycd
Full Form Y-Cruncher Data File
File Type Data File
Developer Alexander J. Yee
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store computed data
Additional Functions Checkpointing, Resuming calculations
Features High precision, Compression

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Mathematical Research Yes
Record Attempts Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Verify integrity

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2010
Latest Version Varies with Y-Cruncher updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .csv, .dat

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Y-Cruncher Free Windows, Linux

Type 2: Rockstar Games Clip Dictionary

Since Max Payne 3, Rockstar Games has been saving animation data as .ycd files. Each .ycd file contains animation clips. A game uses these clips to animate objects. However, there is no easy way to op...

General Information

Title YCD File Extension
Extension .ycd
Full Form Clip Dictionary File
File Type Game Animation File
Developer Rockstar Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store animations
Additional Functions Model rigging, Animation mapping
Features Binary format, Proprietary

File Characteristics

Quality High definition
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Video Game Development Yes
Modding Community Yes
Animation Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup original files, Modding ethics

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With GTA IV
Latest Version With GTA V

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rpf, .wdr, .wdd, .wft, .whm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Rockstar Advanced Game Engine Part of game Windows, PlayStation, Xbox
OpenIV Free Windows