MXT Types

Principal MXT Type

.MXT

Formatting:	.mxt
Type:	ArcGIS Map Template

A geographical map template made using ArcMap GIS mapping software application that comes bundled with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop. It contains map base properties and the layout positions as well as visibility of application toolbars. It makes it possible for users create multiple maps from one starting point.

Programmer:	ESRI
Class:	GIS Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mxt

Software Programs That Open The ArcGIS Map Template:

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

Windows

Additional MXT Files

.MXT

Formatting:	.mxt
Type:	Programmer's WorkBench Add-in

The file contains add-in Programmer's WorkBench; a part of MS-DOS 2.0 provided by Microsoft.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open Programmer's WorkBench Add-in Files:

MS-DOS by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding MXT Issues

Frequent MXT Opening Issues

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop Removed

When trying to open your MXT file, you get the error "Can't Open MXT File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your MXT with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your MXT, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Wrong Version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed that's incompatible with your ArcGIS Map Template type. You will need to download a newer version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your ArcGIS Map Template file was created by a newer version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop than you have on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your MXT, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening MXT files are due to having the wrong version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening MXTs

Errors opening ArcGIS Map Template files can still occur even with the latest ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop software installed on your computer. Other MXT opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Problems unrelated to software:

• File references in the Windows Registry for MXT are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry MXT description
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the MXT format
• Your MXT file is corrupted (issues with your ArcGIS Map Template file itself)
• Malware-tainted MXT file can't be opened
• Hardware associated with MXT has outdated drivers
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your ArcGIS Map Template file successfully