.MNU File Extension

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

Type 1: AutoCAD Interface Layout File

The mnu file extension is used by older AutoCAD versions prior to 2006. The default layout was stored in acad.mnu. MNU files are similar to .MNS files. MNU files were replaced by .CUI files in AutoCAD...

General Information

Title MNU File Extension
Extension .mnu
Full Form AutoCAD Interface Layout File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/x-autocad

File Function

Primary Function Store interface layout
Additional Functions Customize toolbars, menus
Features Text-based, Configurable

File Characteristics

Quality High configurability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Interface Customization Yes
Productivity Enhancement Yes
User Preference Setup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Depends on AutoCAD version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mns, .cui, .cuix

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
AutoCAD Subscription Windows, Mac
AutoCAD LT Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 2: Adobe Photoshop Menu Customization File

General Information

Title MNU File Extension
Extension .mnu
Full Form Adobe Photoshop Menu Customization File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store custom menus
Additional Functions Save workspace layouts
Features Customizable, Extensible

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

UI Customization Yes
Productivity Improvement Yes
Consistent Workflow Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies with Photoshop version
Latest Version Depends on Photoshop release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psd, .psb, .aco

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 3: TomTom Menu File

General Information

Title MNU File Extension
Extension .mnu
Full Form TomTom Menu File
File Type Configuration File
Developer TomTom
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store menus
Additional Functions Interface customization
Features Text-based, Configurable

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

GPS Navigation Yes
Device Customization Yes
User Interface Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Validate

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by device
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ov2, .itn

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TomTom HOME Free Windows, Mac
TomTom Navigation Devices Device-specific Embedded