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Open MAD File

MAD files are primarily associated with Access Module Shortcut by Microsoft Corporation. A MAD file is a special type of file primarily known for being a Microsoft Access Module Shortcut File. Microsoft Corporation developed the file and the format. Software applications associated with it primarily are Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Office Access Runtime. Beyond this type, there is one other file format that uses the MAD extension.

File Type 1: Microsoft Access Module Shortcut File

Microsoft Access is a database management system from Microsoft that combines the relational Microsoft Jet Database Engine with a graphical user interface and software-development tools. MAD files in this context refer to the Module Shortcut Files employed as part of the Microsoft Access framework. They are binary files and are primarily used to reference a module object in an Access database.

Access recognizes MAD files and you can open them through the Access interface. Simply launch Access and use the File -> Open menu to browse to your MAD file. Alternatively, if you have Access installed, double-clicking on the MAD file should also open it in Access by default.

File Type 2: mToolkit Project File

Besides Microsoft Access Module Shortcut Files, MAD extension is also associated with mToolkit Project Files. mToolkit is an open-source multi-platform mobile development toolkit. It is used for developing, testing, and publishing mobile apps. A MAD file in this context is a project file created and used by mToolkit. This contains code and configuration data for mobile applications.

To open and manage mToolkit MAD files, you should use the mToolkit software. Visit the mToolkit's GitHub page to download and learn about the software.

MAD File Conversion

Given the specialized nature of MAD files, conversion to other formats isn't generally practical or necessary. The emphasis is on application-specific usability, not generic data manipulation.

MAD File Important Information

In conclusion, MAD file extensions play an important role in database and mobile app development. They are used to create shortcuts to module objects in Microsoft Access and create mobile app projects with mToolkit. Users who want to open these files should install the respective software on their computers. Keep in mind, MAD files are formatted for specific uses and converting them to other file formats isn�t usually feasible.

Typical MAD application file locations:

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenModule "%1"]
  • "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\MSACCESS.EXE" /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenModule "%1"]

Frequently used application names to open MAD files:

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

  • Access.Shortcut.Module.1

How Can I Open MAD File on Windows

How Can I Open MAD File on Mac OS

How Can I Open MAD File on Android

If you downloaded a MAD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

How to Open MAD File on iPhone or iPad

To open MAD File on iOS device follow steps below:

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