.MWS File Extension

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

Type 1: Maple Classic Worksheet

MWS is a Maple Classic Worksheet file format. This legacy format works with the Classic Worksheet. It does not support Maple features like tables or embedded components. These need the Standard Worksh...

General Information

Title MWS File Extension
Extension .mws
Full Form Maple Classic Worksheet
File Type Worksheet File
Developer Maplesoft
MIME Type application/maple

File Function

Primary Function Mathematical computations
Additional Functions Data visualization, Programming
Features Symbolic, Numeric

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Mathematical Analysis Yes
Engineering Yes
Research Yes
Education Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro execution
Best Practices Disable automatic execution, Validate source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1988
Latest Version Depends on Maple version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mw, .maplet

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Maplesoft Maple Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
MapleSim Commercial Windows, Mac

Type 2: MWave DSP Synth Instrument Extract

View, edit MWS files. No installation needed. Links for details. MWS: IBM audio format, Awave Studio. Audio file type. IBM MWave format: audio, telephony, sound card features. Awave Studio applicati...

General Information

Title MWS File Extension
Extension .mws
Full Form MWave DSP Synth Instrument Extract
File Type Audio Synthesis File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store instrument data
Additional Functions Store sound patches
Features Synthesis parameters, Preset storage

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on synthesis
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With compatible software

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Sound Design Yes
Instrument Presets Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mid, .syx, .fxb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MWave DSP Synthesizer N/A Platform-specific