Opening SDM Files

The SDM file type is primarily associated with Statistica.

SDMFile Extension SDM
File extension: SDM
File type:  workspace

What is an SDM file?

SDM files mostly belong to Statistica by TIBCO. An SDM file contains the workspace of a project created by Statistica. It contains text specifying nodes and the relationship between such nodes. Statistica is an artificial intelligence based data mining and analysis software for Windows desktop. Smart Diary Suite uses a different SDM file to save data. Another type of SDM file contains a list of coordinates which define the shape, area, or scale of an object in a scene or map written in Spatial Data Modeling Language. CAD and GIS programs like ArcGIS can read SDM files.

How can I open an SDM file?

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

  1. Statistica by TIBCO
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SDM files are often referred to as Statistica simple text files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Dive Manager (data) by Suunto
    Dive Manager is a discontinued application used to record, organize, and retrieve information from a Suunto diving computer. It saves data in an SDM file. This file format is classified as Data.
  3. Smart Diary Suite (data) by Programming Sunrise
    Smart Diary Suite is a personal information management software for Windows desktop. It saves data in an SDM file. This file format is classified as Data.
  4. StarOffice (mail message) by Oracle
    StarOffice is a discontinued office productivity software suite for desktop environments. It saves an email message in an SDM file. This file format is classified as Data.
  5. Sun Download Manager (download instruction) by Oracle
    Sun Download Manager is an application for downloading and installing Oracle software products on a computer. It saves download instructions in an SDM file. This file format is classified as Data.

Technical Data for SDM File Extension

File classification:
Simple text file
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: sdmFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Systran\4_0\Standard\SystranDM.exe %1

ProgramID: sdmFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Systran\4_0\Premium\SystranDM.exe %1

ProgramID: VisualStudio.sdm.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde %1

ProgramID: SDS_v1x.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\7500FA~1\SDSShell.exe %1

ProgramID: VisualStudio.sdm.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe


an sdm workspace is a special file format by TIBCO and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SDM files

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