Opening a BT File

The BT file type is primarily associated with VTBuilder.

BT	File extension: BT
	File type:	binary terrain

What is a BT file?

BT files mostly belong to VTBuilder by VTP. Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper application generates its GIS file in the BT format. BT format is binary terrain format which is mainly used to store virtual terrain project's parts and elevation grids information in a simple format. User can store information in BT file format, which can be used to display topographical maps.

How to open BT files

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

VTBuilder by VTP
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BT files are often referred to as VTBuilder raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
BluffTitler (gallery show file) by Outerspace Software
Outerspace application is a practicing software for the developing and designing videos for digital productions. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: Filehorse Page, Blufftitler Page
BTwin (project pata) by Kinomap
User can perform various sports activities using BTwin training application. It a powerful and fun fitness application. User can choose a video and train using BTwin application. User can customise their workout using this application. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: eXPlan (a Viewer for a PDA)

BT file format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. 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. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our analysis of the BT files produces the following result:

The BT file extension is not widely used. Such a file does not have a uniform file format. However, the following two file formats are common:

20% of all BT files internally utilize the Source file format. A source code is the set of instructions written by a programmer using a computer programming language like JavaScript, C++ or Basic. This code is translated into machine language by a compiler. The translated result is called app, program or executable. These files are text files and can therefore be read using a text editor. The average file size is 4 KB with most files being between 1 KB and 16 KB in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. Editor, File, Binary Template, //----------, Purpose and Author. The file name PDFTemplate.bt or SKSV_Custom_Body_Scales_STRUCT.bt is characteristic of these files. Such files are related to scales, body, custom, struct, sksv, template and skbrn.
15% of all BT files use the same file format, which have the signature # Octomap OcTree binary file # (feel free to add /. They consist of unreadable binary data. The file size is in the range of 1 KB to 440 KB. The keywords # (feel free to add / change comments, but leave the first line as it is!), # Octomap OcTree binary file, data, size, id OcTree and res 0.05 are typical for these files. Files like these are about octomap.

All the rest of the BT files (65%) have different formats, the following 6 formats can be found: BluffTitler Show, VTBuilder - Binary Terrain v1 and BRITONLEAPBE. They are often associated with index, pericope, article, blocks, allyd, world or poly. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your BT file!

Technical Data for BT File Extension

File classification:

Raster Image

Related files:

!bt, torrent, mkv, bt!, vm, mp4, lnk, fastresume, jpg, bt9, zip, apk, xltd, %21bt, bc!, bd, exe, mpg, parts, mp3

Related links:

Vtbuilder Page, Vterrain 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: CDisplayTarArchive
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CDisplay\CDISPLAY.EXE %1

ProgramID: Office.Binder.Template
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\binder.exe -nologo %1

ProgramID: Office.Binder.Template.9
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office10\UNBIND.EXE %1

ProgramID: Office.Binder.Template.9
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\UNBIND.EXE %1

ProgramID: Office.Binder.Template.9
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\msoffice\OFFICE11\UNBIND.EXE %1

ProgramID: SmackerBatch.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Smacker\Smackerw.exe %1

ProgramID: bittorrent
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BitZip\BitZip.exe

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a bt binary terrain is a special file format by VTP and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BT files

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