Opening MDR Files

The MDR file type is primarily associated with MacroDroid.

MDRFile Extension MDR
File extension: MDR
File type:  settings file

What is an MDR file

MDR files mostly belong to MacroDroid. MDR files are not a single file type; their purpose depends on the software that created them.
Usage cases include:
  • MacroDroid backup file: This file stores automation settings in a JSON structure. It is used by MacroDroid to back up macros. Visit MacroDroid for more details.
  • Software update archive: Some MDR files are ZIP archives used for software updates (e.g., Lawson Software Update Archive) managed by CSI or LSAwin.
  • Label design file: These files use UTF-16 (LE) encoding to save label layouts created by Label Expert.
  • Restaurant report file: Used in the Micros Fidelio Suite to compile restaurant reports. More info is available at Oracle Micros.
  • MemoImage Bitmap / ROM image: These files may include bitmap images or mobile device ROM data.
  • Mud Logging data file: They store drilling or mud logging information, viewable with MDR Viewer or used with WellCAD systems.
  • MagicDraw UML model file: These store UML diagrams, and are handled by MagicDraw. Details can be found at MagicDraw.
  • FilExt.com note: Identify the creator of your MDR file to know which tool to use for opening it.

    How to open an MDR file

    You need a suitable software like MacroDroid to open an MDR 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 MDR file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MDR 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 MDR files:

    1. MacroDroid
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MDR files are often referred to as MacroDroid settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. FaxTalk Modem Doctor Modem Report File
    3. MagicDraw (UML Project) by No Magic, Inc.
      MagicDraw UML is a CASE tool developed by No Magic, Inc. The tool supports UML 2.1.2 standard, code engineering for multiple programming languages (Java, C++, C# and other) as well as for data modeling. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 4D 61 67 69 63 44 72 61 77 55 4D 4C 20 22, ASCII: MagicDrawUML ".
    4. MAX II (Recovery File) by Max B.V.
      MAX is a labor management system that includes a timesheet generator. This is a recovery file for MAX databases. This file format is classified as Archive.
    5. ZX Spectrum-Emulator

    MDR format details:

    If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our evaluation of the MDR files looks like this:

    MDR is not a commonly used file extension and is used by different programs with different formats. The two most common formats are as follows:

    All the rest of the MDR files (70%) have different formats, frequently e.g. MagicDraw UML project, ZX Microdrive cartridge image, UTF-16 (LE), MemoImage, CReportData and MDR. The category is auto, backup, screen or ural. If you want to find out which format your MDR file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .mdr file to analyze".

    Technical Data for MDR File Extension

    File classification:
    Settings
    Related files:

    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: ModPlugPlayer
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ModPlug\Player\MODPLUG.EXE %1

    ProgramID: mdrfile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Parsons Technology\MDR4_5\MDR45_32.EXE %1

    ProgramID: ModPlugPlayer
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\modplugp\MODPLUG.EXE %1

    ProgramID: mdrfile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MDR3\mdr32.exe

    ProgramID: ModPlugPlayer
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MODPLUG.EXE

    ProgramID: Spectaculator.MicrodriveCartridge.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\spectaculator.com\Spectaculator 6\SpecStub.exe

    ProgramID: mdrfile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Parsons Technology\MDR4_2\mdr42_32.exe


    an mdr settings file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with MDR files

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