Opening a DDD File

The DDD file type is primarily associated with Alpha Anywhere.

DDDFile Extension DDD
File extension: DDD
File type:  table dictionary data

What is a DDD file?

DDD files mostly belong to Alpha Anywhere by Alpha. DDD file extension is used to store vertices and other data of a 3D object created using GLBasic, a cross-platform software development environment for BASIC programing language. Alpha Five, a relational database management system stores database tables' data dictionaries in DDD files. Such DDD files contain lists of additional table objects such as Layouts (forms, browses, etc.), report designs, saved operations, and field names longer than 10 characters. Arc+, CAD software for drawing buildings, uses DDD file extension to store drawings. ColdFusion, a rapid application development environment for creating rich Internet applications stores verity engine fields definition in DDD files. Diagram Designer, a vector graphics creation/editing program for Windows stores projects in DDD files. Payroll and tax accounting software such as the 2008 edition of Payroll Mate use DDD file extension to store direct deposit information. Some digital tacographs store vehicle and driver information in DDD container files.

How to open a DDD file

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

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Programs that open and convert DDD files:

  1. Alpha Anywhere by Alpha
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DDD files are often referred to as Alpha Anywhere developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. 3D-Tool (2D CAD data) by 3D-Tool
    3D-Tool is a multi-purpose 3D and 2D graphics viewer with support for most graphics formats including STL, IGS, STEP, and VRML. DDD 2D CAD data created with discontinued Fuji Xerox applications can be opened with 3D-Tool. Such DDD files had application/vnd.fujixerox.ddd file extension. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: Fuji Xerox
  3. Acrobat Distiller (data) by Adobe
    Acrobat Distiller is a discontinued PDF creation/conversion/printing software originally released as a component of Acrobat in 1993. Some data used by Acrobat Distiller were stored in DDD files. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Adobe Distiller
  4. ARC+ (building drawing) by ACA
    Arc+ is a discontinued 2D/3D CAD software for designing and rendering drawings of buildings. One of two files necessary for storing a drawing has DDD extension. The other will have the same root name and the extension III; This file format is classified as CAD.
  5. BullsEye (stylesheet) by Intelliseek
    BullsEye is a discontinued metasearch engine used to analyze web pages and track changes to the content. The software also served as a notification program. Text, stylesheets, and data files used by BullsEye had DDD file extension. This file format is classified as Web (source).
  6. ColdFusion (verity engine fields definition) by Adobe
    ColdFusion is a server-side application development platform for the ColdFusion markup language CFML which was originally used to connect web pages to databases. The verity engine fields definitions used by ColdFusion are stored in DDD files. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Adobe ColdFusion, ColdFusion Markup Language
  7. Diagram Designer (project) by MeeSoft
    Diagram Designer is an easy-to-use vector graphics editor for creating flowcharts, diagrams and slide shows. Projects created with Diagram Designer have DDD file extension. This file format is classified as Vector Image.
  8. GLBasic (GLBasic) by Dream Design
    GLBasic is an integrated development environment for the BASIC programming language. Vertices for 3D objects created with GLBasic are stored in DDD files. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: GLBasic
  9. Payroll (direct deposit data) by Medlin
    Payroll is a discontinued payroll software that also provided tax accounting and other financial solutions for businesses. Direct deposit data created with Payroll had DDD file extension. This file format is classified as Data.
  10. Payroll Mate 2008 (direct deposit data) by RealTaxTools
    Payroll Mate is a standalone desktop application with capabilities for preparing payrolls, tax accounting, reports, and for exporting such data to the cloud. The 2008 version of Payroll Mate stored direct deposit data in DDD files. This file format is classified as Data.
  11. TIS-Office (digital tachograph data) by Siemens
    TIS-Office was a tachograph developed by Siemens for vehicles. It combined the functions of a clock and a speedometer to record data such as vehicle speed, length of time that the vehicle is moving or stationary etc. All such data is stored in a DDD database file. This file format is classified as Database.

DDD file format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our examination of the DDD files comes to the following conclusion:

The DDD file extension is quite widespread and includes different formats for the applicable programs. The following file formats are most commonly found in DDD files:

All other DDD files (15%) have no consistent format, often, for example, ZIP, MP3 and DDd. Files like these are sometimes linked to xlrae, xler, diagram, wjme, xlrael or wmah. Just click the "Choose your .ddd file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your DDD file is.

Technical Data for DDD File Extension

File classification:
Developer
Related files:
img, esm, zip, tgd, uuu, pdf, c1b, dd, exe, crypted, dca, csv, did, ddt, jpg, html, odd, pi3, db, dlc, set
Related links:

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: Filetopia.Document

ProgramID: DiagramDesigner.ddd
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MeeSoft\DiagramDesigner\DiagramDesigner.exe


a ddd table dictionary data is a special file format by Alpha and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DDD files

  • Associate the DDD file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open table dictionary data files. Because only the current version supports the latest DDD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Alpha manufacturer website after an available Alpha Anywhere update.
  • To make sure that your DDD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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