Opening TER Files

The TER file type is primarily associated with Microsoft Visio.

TERFile Extension TER
 File extension: TER
File type:  data file

What is a TER file

TER files mostly belong to Microsoft Visio. TER files can mean two different things based on their use.
Some TER files are Entity Relation Diagram files that use an XML structure. They hold organized data about entities and the links between them. Such files are handled by diagramming tools like Microsoft Visio. You can learn more at Microsoft Visio Software.
Other TER files are Terragen terrain files that contain digital elevation model data. These files store information such as height and slope for terrain simulations. More details are available at Planetside.
Usage tips include:
  • If the file is XML-based, try opening it with a text editor or Visio to view its structure.
  • For digital terrain data, use GIS or simulation software meant for terrain modeling.
  • Always back up your TER file before making changes.

    • How do you open TER files?

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

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    How to convert TER files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

    You can convert TER files using our online TER file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):
    1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .ter file to view" 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 TER files:

    1. Microsoft Visio
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TER files are often referred to as Microsoft Visio databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Black and White 2 (Terrain Data) by Lionhead Studios
      Black & White 2 is a video game developed by Lionhead Studios and published by Electronic Arts. It blends real-time strategy, city building and god game elements. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 4C 69 4F 6E 48 65 41 64 48 65 61 64 65 72, ASCII: LiOnHeAdHeader. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Black and White 2 Wikipedia Page
    3. CorelFlow Line Terminator
      Arrow picture.
    4. Daylon (Leveller Heightfield Data) by Daylon Graphics Ltd.
      Daylon Graphics is a terrain modeling software developer. Their products include Landshaper for professional landsite architects, Landshaper Golf for the golf course designer, and Leveller for the artist and consumer market. Newer versions of the the Daylon Leveller heightfield modeler use 32-bit floating point absolute elevation values in a regular grid. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 74 72 72 6E, ASCII: trrn.
    5. Terragen (Landscape File) by Planetside Software
      Terragen is a work-in-progress scenery generator for Windows and the Mac OS. Terragen TER format has a header byte sequence 'TERRAGENTERRAIN'. Elevations are relative 16-bit values in a regular grid. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 54 45 52 52 41 47 45 4E 54 45 52 52 41 49 4E, ASCII: TERRAGENTERRAIN.

    Technical Data for TER File Extension

    File classification:
    Database
    Identifier:
    Hex: 4C 69 4F 6E 48 65 41 64 48 65 61 64 65 72, ASCII: LiOnHeAdHeader (provided by TrID database)
    Related files:
    vsdx, vsd, dem, gpx, shp, terrain, zip, bin, chl, bwe, xml, tif
    Related links:
    Black and White 2 Wikipedia Page

    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: AspenEngine.ter
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Atari\Deer Hunter 2005\LevelEditor\LevelEditor.exe %1

    a ter data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with TER files

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