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Basic information about CUI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CUI（*.CUI or *.cui）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CUI file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the CUI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CUI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CUI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CUI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CUI file?
  • How to open a CUI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CUI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CUI file?
  • How to convert CUI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CUI file format?


1.Detail information about CUI file extension: Autodesk Custom Workspace File

File type Autodesk Custom Workspace File Category Settings Files
Developer Autodesk File format N/A
Description CUI file is a Autodesk Custom Workspace File developed by Autodesk. Saves workspace settings for AutoCAD architectural drawing and engineering software as well as for 3ds Max 3D modeling software; contains toolbar and menu configuration settings as well as the layout for windows and palettes; used for setting up the workspace for different modeling, rendering, and animation tasks.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CUI files

Windows		 Autodesk AutoCAD 2018
Autodesk 3ds Max 2018



How to convert CUI files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for CUI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CUI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CUI to PDF


Can't open a CUI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CUI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CUI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CUI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of CUI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a CUI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CUI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CUI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the CUI file is damaged.
  • Whether the CUI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the CUI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the CUI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the CUI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CUI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CUI file.

If the CUI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.