.MWS File Extension
Maple Classic Worksheet
| Developer | Maplesoft |
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What is an MWS file?
Worksheet created with Maple 8.x or earlier, a mathematics and modeling program; may include text, math equations, graphs, charts, and other data; saved in an interactive format that can be opened and edited with Maple.
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NOTE: Maple 9 and later saves worksheets in a new XML-based format with an .MW file extension.
Programs that open MWS files
MWave DSP Synth Instrument Extract
| Developer | IBM |
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An MWS file may also be a configuration file used in the IBM MWave DSP audio system to define synthesized instrument settings. It stores data that the MWave synthesizer references to generate or control digital audio instruments, including parameters that affect sound production.
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These files were used in systems that supported IBM MWave audio hardware and software, which provided software-based synthesis and audio processing on compatible PCs. MWS files helped store and reuse instrument definitions across audio projects and system configurations.
NOTE: The format is now considered legacy because IBM MWave technology is no longer actively developed or widely supported. As a result, you will most likely encounter MWS files in older software environments or archival audio systems.
How to open an MWS file
You can open MWS files with any text editor, including Microsoft Notepad, Apple TextEdit, or gedit. However, opening MWS files with a text editor will not appear the same as opening them with the discontinued IBM MWave DSP audio system.