.MM File Extension

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

Type 1: Mind Map File

General Information

Title MM File Extension
Extension .mm
Full Form FreeMind Mind Map File
File Type Mind Map File
Developer FreeMind Team
MIME Type application/x-freemind

File Function

Primary Function Visualize ideas
Additional Functions Organize thoughts, Project management
Features Hierarchical structure, Expandable branches

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Brainstorming Yes
Note-taking Yes
Project Planning Yes
Education Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Version FreeMind 1.1.0 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xmind, .mmap, .cdmz

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FreeMind Free Windows, Mac, Linux
XMind Paid, Free version Windows, Mac, Linux
Mindjet MindManager Paid Windows, Mac

Type 2: Objective-C++ Source File

General Information

Title Objective-C++ Source File
Extension .mm
Full Form Objective-C++ Source File
File Type Source Code File
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type text/x-objc++src

File Function

Primary Function Contain source code
Language Combination Objective-C, C++
Additional Functions Compile into machine code

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with code
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

iOS Applications Yes
Mac Applications Yes
Cross-Platform Libraries Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code vulnerabilities
Best Practices Regular audits, secure coding

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1980s
Integration with C++ 2000s

Associated Types

Objective-C Source .m
C++ Source .cpp
Header Files .h, .hpp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Xcode Free macOS
AppCode Paid macOS
CLion Paid Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: NeXtMidas Macro File

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General Information

Title .mm File Extension
Extension .mm
Full Form NeXtMidas Macro File
File Type Macro Script File
Developer Naval Research Laboratory
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Automate tasks
Additional Functions Script execution, Process automation
Features Text-based, Command sequence

File Characteristics

Quality Script dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Analysis Yes
Signal Processing Yes
Automation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Validation, Secure macros

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000s
Latest Version Dependent on NeXtMidas version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xmp, .py, .sh

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
NeXtMidas Free Windows, Linux, Unix
X-Midas Commercial Various