All about MUD Files

The MUD file type is primarily associated with Mudbox.

MUD	File extension: MUD
	File type:	3D scene

What is a MUD file?

MUD files mostly belong to Mudbox by Autodesk. MUD is the native file format used to store 3D scenes created using Mudbox, a multi-platform software for sculpting and rendering 3D game characters. MUD models contain multiple layers of paintings and sculptures that make up a 3D image/model. It also contains texture data, cameras, materials, and visual effects such as lighting. Models stored in other 3D formats like as OBJ can be imported into a Mudbox 3D scene (MUD) file. The MUD file extension is also used to store data created by Act!, a CRM software available for Windows platforms. zMUD, a MUD/Telnet client used on Windows operating systems stores its settings in MUD files. Also Textease, an a software used for teaching ICT courses stores databases created alongside TE files in MUD files. These kinds of MUD files allow multiple students to perform CRUD operations on a single database file.

How to open a MUD file

You need a suitable software like Mudbox to open a MUD file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your MUD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MUD file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert MUD files:

Mudbox by Autodesk
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MUD files are often referred to as Mudbox 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ACT! (data) by Swiftpage
Initially released in 1987, ACT! is a customer relationship management (CRM) software built to run on Windows computers. ACT! supports Outlook, Word, Gmail and other communication, contacts, and scheduling software integration to allow swift communication with and tracking of contacts. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Act! CRM
Textease (multi-user database) by Lightbox
Textease was a tool created by Lightbox to grant multiple students write/delete access to a single database file. The database file had the MUD file extension and was used for ICT education. This file format is classified as Database.
Yahoo! Mail (saved email attachment) by Yahoo
Yahoo Mail is an email client accessible through a web browser, a desktop app, or a mobile app. MUD is not an official file extension used by Yahoo Mail but sometimes, web34303.mail.mud, the name of one of their servers is added to an attachment's filename. This file format is classified as Data.
zMUD (settings) by Zugg
zMUD is a MUD (Multi-User Domain) client built for Windows computers. It provides a GUI client and supports Telnet, MXP, and MCCP. zMUD is used for a wide range of tasks including automatic map generation and script compilation. Its settings are stored in MUD files. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: MUD eXtension Protocol, zMUD

Technical Data for MUD File Extension

File classification:

3D Image

Related files:

mudp, 000, jpg, 3ds, max, mb

Related links:

Autodesk Mudbox

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: mudFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MSC~1.SOF\MSC~1.MAR\2005\MENTAT~1\bin\mentat.bat

a mud 3D scene is a special file format by Autodesk and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MUD files

Associate the MUD file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open 3d scenes. Because only the current version supports the latest MUD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Autodesk manufacturer website after an available Mudbox update.
To make sure that your MUD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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