MPX files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: FoxPro Compiled Program Menu
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual FoxPro |
Paid | Windows |
 FoxPro |
Paid | DOS, Windows, Mac, UNIX |
Type 2: Microsoft Project Exchange File
General Information
| Title | MPX File Extension |
| Extension | .mpx |
| Full Form | Microsoft Project Exchange File |
| File Type | Project File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-project |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project data |
| Additional Functions | Exchange data, Import/Export projects |
| Features | Structured data, Human-readable text |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Project Management | Yes |
| Scheduling | Yes |
| Resource Planning | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Before 2000 |
| Discontinued | Yes in Microsoft Project 2010 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mpp, .mpt, .mpd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Project |
Commercial | Windows |
| Primavera Project Planner |
Commercial | Windows |
| MOOS Project Viewer |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |