Opening a MOS File

The MOS file type is primarily associated with FICO Xpress.

MOSFile Extension MOS
 File extension: MOS
File type:  multi-purpose file

What is a MOS file?

MOS files mostly belong to FICO Xpress. MOS files are not a single file format but a label for several types of files that come from different fields.
  • Telecom automation: Some MOS files are Ericsson shell scripts and network management files that use MML (Man-Machine Language) for network commands. See Ericsson.
  • Optimization models: Other MOS files are used by FICO Xpress Mosel. These files store mathematical models with variables and constraints for optimization problems. See FICO Xpress Optimization.
  • Weather simulation data: A group of MOS files contains weather data used for building energy simulations with tools like EnergyPlus. See EnergyPlus.
  • RAW imaging: Some MOS files hold raw images from Mamiya Leaf cameras, often structured as TIFF data.
  • Geospatial mosaic data: Other MOS files serve as mosaic formats for tile map services in geospatial applications such as those linked to Erdas Imagine. See Erdas Imagine.
    • FilExt.com tip: The actual purpose of a MOS file depends on its origin. Open a text-based MOS file with a standard text editor or use the specialized software that matches its field to view or edit its contents.

    How do you open MOS files?

    You need a suitable software like FICO Xpress to open a MOS 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 MOS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MOS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

    Online MOS File Viewer

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    Easily convert MOS files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

    You can convert MOS files using our online MOS file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):
    1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .mos file to view this image" on this page.
    2. After your file is opened in browser,
    3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
    4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
    5. Download the converted file.

    Programs that open and convert MOS files:

    1. FICO Xpress
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MOS files are often referred to as FICO Xpress miscs because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Dymola Simulation
    3. Infinity Game Engine (Background and GUI Tile Info) by BioWare Corp.
      This file format is classified as Game.
    4. Infinity Game Engine (Compressed Background and GUI Tile Info) by BioWare Corp.
      This file format is classified as Game.
    5. Leaf
      No specific links yet. This file type is identified as being able to be opened by various Adobe products (e.g., Photoshop and/or Bridge). This file format is classified as Graphic.
    6. MACAOS (Compressed Tranismission File) by Elprint AS
      MACAOS is an electronic trading system designed to streamline data flow, production and order fulfillment in the PCB design and manufacturing industry. MACAOS packages original, unchanged, Gerber and drill files together with order specifications in a compressed (zipped) .MOS file, for transmission via e-post for manufacture, assembly, etc. This file format is classified as Archive.
    7. System DOS 6.2 File

    Technical Data for MOS File Extension

    File classification:
    Misc
    Related files:
    raw, mml, map, mkos, mso, epw, xml, zip, jpg, model, cgr, inp, mod, txt, tif, dat
    Mime type:
    image/x-raw-leaf

    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: ACDSee 7.0.mos
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1
    ProgramID: XnView.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1
    ProgramID: ACDSee 8.0.mos
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0\ACDSee8.exe %1
    ProgramID: ACDSee Pro.mos
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0.Pro\ACDSee8Pro.exe
    ProgramID: IrfanView.MOS
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IRFANV~1\i_view32.exe
    ProgramID: Mimiosys.mos
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VIRTUA~1\mimio\mimiosys.exe
    ProgramID: Photoshop.CameraRawFileLeaf.10
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhootoshopCS\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Photoshop.exe
    ProgramID: ACDSee.mos
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe
    ProgramID: MyViewPad.mos
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\My ViewPad\MyViewPad.exe
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    a mos multi-purpose file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with MOS files

    • Associate the MOS file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open multi-purpose files. Because only the current version supports the latest MOS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available FICO Xpress update.
    • To make sure that your MOS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
    • Click here to open your .MOS file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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