Opening a WDF File

The WDF file type is primarily associated with Xviewer.

WDF	File extension: WDF
	File type:	waveform

What is a WDF file?

WDF files mostly belong to Xviewer by Yokogawa. A WDF file is a collection of 3D model slices saved in the order they are to be cut with a foam-cutting computer numerical control (CNC) machine manufactured by Wintech. This file is created with Profiler computer-aided design/manufacturing program. Windows Driver Frameworks toolkits for developing Windows drivers use a WDF file to store driver information (e.g. model). Another type of WDF file is a comparison document used by Compare (previously DeltaView) document review software. Petrosys petroleum well data modeling, visualization, and mapping software uses a WDF file to store petroleum well information such as surveys and attributes.

How to open WDF files

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

Xviewer by Yokogawa
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WDF files are often referred to as Xviewer data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Compare (comparison document) by Litera
Compare is a document comparison and review software. It uses a WDF document to store redlines, comments, and other info generated after a document comparison is saved. This file contains the difference(s) between two files (usually different versions of the same file). This file format is classified as Data.
Profiler (3D model slices) by Wintech
Profiler is a computer numerical control (CNC) cutting job preparation and machine control software. It uses a WDF file to store slices of a 3D model in the order they are to be sent to a machine. This file format is classified as CAD.
Weibull++ (data) by ReliaSoft
Weibull++ is a life data analysis and forecasting software compatible with Windows desktop. It uses data saved in a WDF file. This file format is classified as Data.
Windows Driver Frameworks (driver information) by Microsoft
Windows Driver Frameworks is a collection of libraries and toolkits for developing Windows-compatible device drivers. It saves driver information such as driver version, device model etc. in a WDF file. This file format is classified as System.
WinDupe (disk image) by MaeDae
WinDupe is an obsolete program used to clone diskettes on older versions of Windows. A disk image copied with this program is saved in a WDF file. This file format is classified as Disk Image.
WinGenea (family tree) by Cremsoft
WinGenea is a genealogy management program with support for up to 32,000 people in a single family tree. A family tree created with WinGenea is saved in a WDF file. This file format is classified as Database.
WordFile (word list) by DiGi
WordFile is a classic Windows program for editing wordfiles (plain text configuration or word lists) of various programs. A WDF file created with this program is a wordfile. This file format is classified as Database.

WDF file format:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). 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. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our examination of the WDF files comes to the following conclusion:

The WDF file extension is not widely used. Such a file includes different formats for different programs. The file formats most commonly found in WDF files are:

35% of all WDF files belong to Altera Waveform Design File. They consist of unreadable binary data. WDF files are between 71 KB and 260 KB in size. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as WDF1 and WiRE. The file name acknex.wdf is typical for these files.
30% of all WDF files start with the magic bytes %WDF, which are always the first bytes of this file format. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. WDF files can be up to 490 MB in size, but are often around 710 KB - 180 MB. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as %WDF, FhDR and DL850E. Examples of file names are 000.wdf.

The remaining 35% of all WDF files are different files with different signatures, the following 5 formats exist: Workshare DeltaView Deltafile, WinGenea Data File and PFDW. The category is agreement, redline or ficontec. If you want to find out which format your WDF file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .wdf file to analyze".

Technical Data for WDF File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

dwf, wfd, wvf, spc, wrs, vdf, zip, dwfx, wdr, drw, txt

Related links:

MATLAB WDF Access Toolbox

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: WinDev.WDInst.7
EXEFile: D:\WDDemo\Programs\WDINST.EXE %1

ProgramID: DynaDoc.FormDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DYNACO~1\DynaDoc\dlview32.exe %1

a wdf waveform is a special file format by Yokogawa and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WDF files

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