Opening PDI Files

The PDI file type is primarily associated with PReS.

PDI	File extension: PDI
	File type:	document creation subroutines

What is a PDI file

PDI files mostly belong to PReS by Objectif Lune. A PDI file contains document creation subroutines used by PReS document authoring and publishing software suite. A subroutine is a series of computer instructions that perform specific tasks when creating a document in PReS. Another type of PDI file is a disk image ripped from a CD or DVD using Instant Copy. PDI disk image format is now obsolete and Instant Copy has been discontinued.

How do you open PDI files?

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

PReS by Objectif Lune
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PDI files are often referred to as PReS data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Instant Copy (compact disc image) by Corel
Instant Copy is a discontinued DVD and CD ripping software for Windows. A disc ripped with this program is saved as a PDI disk image file. This file format is classified as Disk Image. Related links: IsoBuster Data Recovery Tool
PI ProcessBook (display definition) by OSIsoft
PI ProcessBook is a discontinued process automation software for Windows NT and Windows 95. It uses a PDI file to store a single display definition and optional Visual Basic Application source code. This file format is classified as Developer.
PowerPoint (presentation import/export) by Microsoft
PowerPoint is a presentation application bundled with Office productivity software suite. Older, discontinued editions of this program use a PDI file to import and export presentations. This file format is classified as Data.
Videotex (data) by IBM
Videotex is a discontinued interactive end-user information system for classic personal computers. It used some data saved in a PDI file. This file format is classified as Data.

PDI file format:

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. Below is our analysis of the PDI files:

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

65% of all PDI files are based on the Microsoft Compound File format, also known as Compound File Binary File format (CFBF or CFB) or OLE2 Compound Document format. This general-purpose file format provides a file-system-like structure within a file for the storage of arbitrary, application-specific streams of data. Header signature for the CFB format with 8-byte Hex value D0CF11E0A1B11AE1 (which looks like "DOCFILE"). There is also a CLSID, a globally-unique identifier of a COM (Component Object Model) object: ae796b00-bcd0-101b-8d2e-04021c009402. The file contains several sections with names like SummaryInformation, Symbol Stream 2, XextecrlYoibub4dQjokq2piDe, Vba Project and Localization. The files are 15 KB to 430 KB in size, with a median of 56 KB. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today. Files like these have the following tags: overview, display and trend.
15% of all PDI files start with the bytes HD crucial for this file format. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. PDI files are between 100 KB and 270 KB in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. COMB, Status and engeng. The following filename is common: BAK-S00.PDI or BAK-S01.PDI. These files can be linked to supp.

All other PDI files (20%) have different formats, often, for example, PDI Disk Image, ZIP and TTAFMPVOBCDIMG. Just click the "Choose your .pdi file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your PDI file is.

Technical Data for PDI File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

cr1, im0, dx1, htm, dicomdir, im1, im2, exe, dpi, dx2, pdf, cpi, im3, im4, jpg, bmp, zip, png, jpeg, txt

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: pdifile, FileType: Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Setup PDI file

ProgramID: InstantDrive.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Pinnacle\InstantCDDVD\InstantDrive\InstantDrive.exe /mountwithprogress %1

ProgramID: PDIFileImage
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: PDIFileImage
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Smart Projects\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: PDIFileImage
EXEFile: D:\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: PDIFileImage
EXEFile: E:\Isobuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: IZArc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IZARC\IZARC.EXE %1

ProgramID: UltraISO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\UltraISO\UltraISO.exe %1

ProgramID: IsoBuster.pdi
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Smart Projects\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: PowerISO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PowerISO\PowerISO.exe

ProgramID: awxDiskImage
EXEFile: rundll32 %ProgramFiles%\DAEMON Tools\awxDTools.dll,awxOpenContextMenu

ProgramID: IZArcPDI
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IZArc\IZArc.exe

ProgramID: PIDisplayType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PIPC\Procbook\Procbook.exe

ProgramID: IsoBuster.pdi
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe

ProgramID: PowerISO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\_CDvD\PowerISO\PowerISO.exe

ProgramID: awxDiskImage
EXEFile: rundll32 %ProgramFiles%\DAEMON Tools Lite\awxDTools.dll,awxOpenContextMenu

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a pdi document creation subroutine is a special file format by Objectif Lune and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PDI files

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