Macrocell

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File Format
Name Macrocell
Ontology
Extension(s) .mc
Released 2005[1]

The Macrocell format is used for storing cellular automata. Its structure mirrors that of the HashLife algorithm, and is accordingly efficient for storing large, complex patterns. It seems to have been developed for the program "Golly".

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Identification

Macrocell files begin with the ASCII [M2][2].

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References

  1. Golly changelog, "Changes in version 0.9"
  2. http://golly.sourceforge.net/Help/formats.html#mc
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