.MWX File Extension

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

Type 1: MapGuide Author Map Window XML File

The mwx file extension is associated with MapGuide, a web-based map platform developed by Autodesk. The mwx file contains author map window XML data created with MapGuide. Mwx files do not store spati...

General Information

Title MWX File Extension
Extension .mwx
Full Form MapGuide Author Map Window XML File
File Type XML Configuration File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store map window settings
Additional Functions Define map layers, Define UI controls
Features Customizable, XML-based

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

GIS Mapping Yes
Web Mapping Service Yes
Map Customization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks XML vulnerabilities
Best Practices Validate XML, Secure server

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .mgp, .slf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk MapGuide Commercial Windows
Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise Commercial Windows
MapGuide Open Source Free Windows, Linux

Type 2: MicroWorlds EX File

The MWX file extension is associated with MicroWorlds EX. MicroWorlds EX is a toolkit to build educational programs that help design, analyze, and visualize problems creatively. MWX files contain imag...

General Information

Title MWX File Extension
Extension .mwx
Full Form MicroWorlds EX Project File
File Type Project File
Developer LCSI
MIME Type application/x-microworlds-ex

File Function

Primary Function Store projects
Additional Functions Store code, graphics
Features Interactive, Educational

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Educational Projects Yes
Programming Learning Yes
Game Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2003
Latest Version Varies by platform

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .logo, .mw2, .mw3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MicroWorlds EX Commercial Windows, Mac