MCDX File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .mcdx
Format Type XML-based
Developed By PTC Inc.
Primary Use Engineering Calculations and Documentation
MIME Type application/mcdx
Binary or Text Text
Readable in Text Editors Partially (due to XML structure)
Compression Not by default but supports zip compression
Encryption Possible through external tools
Integration with Other Software Mathcad, Excel, MATLAB, and others via API
Supports Interactive Content Yes (e.g., sliders, buttons)
Versioning Support Yes, through file attributes
Template Support Yes
Scripting Support Yes (JavaScript for automation)
Native Operating System Windows
Cloud Integration Yes (via Mathcad Cloud Services)
License Type Proprietary
Main Application PTC Mathcad Prime
Document Features Math expressions, text, images, graphs, tables
Editable Yes, with PTC Mathcad Prime
Accessibility Through licensing with PTC Mathcad