The file extension MIX is associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The most common association is PhotoDraw, but the file extension can also be created as a Power C object file or by MMIX, Project Dogwaffle, and Command and Conquer. MIX files contain data and information related to the program that created the file.
If the MIX file extension is related to PhotoDraw, the file is an image file type which contains images in a proprietary format. The images are used for a variety of different purposes and applications. PhotoDraw is a program created by Microsoft which provides image editing tools. PhotoDraw has recently been replaced by newer applications and is no longer supported.
MIX files which are defined as a Power C object file are a source code file type that is created with an ANSI (American National Standards Institute) compiler. This type of MIX file contains codes and scripts which are used with the Power C compiler. Power C is designed for use with the DOS operating system 2.0 and later.
MIX files which are associated with Don Knuthâs MMIX, are an emulator file type that is used with a newer version of the MIX computer. MMIX is hardware which relies on an operating system to initiate jobs as opposed to the older MIX system which runs without an operating system. MMIX computers run on 64-bit and contain registers that hold either fixed or floating numerical data.
If the file extension MIX is part of Project Dogwaffle, the file is a settings file type which contains software settings and user preferences for the Dogwaffle application. Project Dogwaffle is a software application which provides two and three dimensional authoring and animation tools which assist with creating virtual art.
If the MIX file extension is related to Command and Conquer, the file is a game file type that contains images and sound clips used with the Command and Conquer computer game. Command and Conquer is created by Westwood Studios and offers Nod and GDI combat strategies in real-time.
How to Open MIX Files
Since the file extension MIX can be opened using multiple programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. MIX files vary in contents, so you may already have a program which will open the file.
If the file extension MIX is associated with PhotoDraw, the file can be opened using Microsoft PhotoDraw or Picture It! if you happen to have access to these applications. This type of MIX file can also be opened using XnView, which is a free software application that allows you to view, store, and convert images. XnView can be obtained on the XnView website and is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and the Linux operating system.
Power C MIX files can be opened using the Power C Compiler which requires DOS 2.0 or later. Power C is available on the MIX Software website and runs on IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 and compatibles.
You can also open and view the contents of Power C MIX files using any text editing program. If you are using Windows, you can open this type of MIX file using TextPad, WordPad, or Notepad. For Mac OS X, you can open MIX files using Apple TextEdit, TextMate, or MacVim. For the Linux operating system, you can use Vim, AbiWord, gEdit, or Nano Editor.
MIX files that are part of the MMIX architecture can be opened using a device which has the MMIX operating system installed. You can learn more about this computer system by logging onto the CS-Faculty Stanford.edu website and then search for Don Knuth.
If the file extension MIX belongs to Project Dogwaffle, you can open the file using the Project Dogwaffle software application which is available in different versions on The Best 3D website. Project Dogwaffle is designed for use with the Windows operating system version XP and later.
MIX files that are created with Command and Conquer can be opened using the Command and Conquer game which is available on the Westwood Studios website and compatible with Windows. You can also use Dragon UnPACKer, which is an unpacking tool for game archives and is compatible with the Windows operating system. Dragon UnPACKer is available on the Elbereth Zone website.
