File extension BDS
| File type | Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset |
| Developer | Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited |
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What is a BDS file?
BDS is a file extension associated with files created with Cadcorp SIS software suite. BDS files contain geospatial data used by SIS application. BDS files are typically used in professional GIS solutions both for end-users and developers.
BDS files cannot be converted using any external tools. In order to use BDS files, a Cadcorp SIS software license must be purchased. License cost depends on user requirements.
Program(s) that can open the .BDS file
Windows
How to open BDS files
If you cannot open the BDS file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports BDS among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the BDS file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the BDS format files
The inability to open and operate the BDS file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a BDS file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the BDS file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the BDS from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the BDS format
- The BDS file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the BDS file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a BDS file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the BDS file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the BDS file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the BDS file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.BDS) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected BDS file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the BDS file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. BDS) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.