Opening a TDF File

The TDF file type is primarily associated with IGV.

TDF	File extension: TDF
	File type:	binary tiled data

What is a TDF file?

TDF files mostly belong to IGV by Broad Institute. A TDF file contains genome data saved in binary tiled format. IGV (Integrative Genomics Viewer) can be used to view such a TDF file. Another type of TDF file contains a trace template used by SQL Server database management system. The ThinkStation Diagnostics application on Lenovo computers uses a TDF file to save diagnostics data. Some Windows program installation packages use data saved in a TDF file. Weather apps such as CropSyst and ClimGen use a different TDF file to store parameters for converting historical weather datasets (UED files).

How to open a TDF file

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

IGV by Broad Institute
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TDF files are often referred to as IGV data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
MicroSim PCBoard (drill tool definition) by Cadence
MicroSim PCBoard is a discontinued printed circuit board design environment. It saves an NC drill tool definition in a TDF file. This file format is classified as CAD.
ProWORX (title data) by Schneider Electric
ProWORX is a discontinued integrated development environment for programming and configuring Modicon programmable logic controllers. It saves title data in a TDF file. This file format is classified as Data.
SQL Server (trace template) by Microsoft
SQL Server is a proprietary relational database management system for Windows. It saves a trace template in a TDF file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Import a Trace Template (SQL Server Profiler), How to use SQL Profiler to create a SQL trace in Microsoft SQL Server
Sublime (data) by Sublime
Sublime is a cross-platform source code and text editor. It can be used to read XML-encoded data saved by the Somnobalance CPAP machine manufactured by Weinmann. This file format is classified as Data.
TheDraw (font) by TheSoft Programming Services
TheDraw is a discontinued text editing and ASCII graphics design application for MS-DOS platforms. It used a font saved in a TDF file. This file format is classified as Font.
ThinkStation Diagnostics (system diagnostics data) by Lenovo
ThinkStation Diagnostics is a diagnostics and monitoring application for computers manufactured by Lenovo. It saves diagnostics information in a TDF file. This file format is classified as Data.
TinyDisk (metadata) by MSB Labs
TinyDisk is a discontinued program that retrieves and saves files from TinyURL and Nanourl web apps. It saves metadata in a TDF file. This file format is classified as Data.
Total Annihilation (features) by Cavedog
Total Annihilation is a discontinued action video game set in a post-apocalyptic world. It saves features in a TDF file. This file format is classified as Simple text file.
TTDAlter (data) by Owen Rudge
TTDAlter is a software used to program vehicles, buildings, and other objects in Transport Tycoon video game. It saves user modified vehicle information in a TDF file. This file format is classified as Game.
Windows Installer (setup program data) by Microsoft
Windows Installer is a Windows operating system program and a service which manages program installation and uninstallation. It uses program setup information saved in a TDF file. This file format is classified as Data.
WordPerfect (font definition) by Corel
WordPerfect is a word processing application compatible with MS-DOS and Windows. A discontinued (MS-DOS) edition of WordPerfect used a TDF file to save a Speedo Typeface font definition. This file format is classified as Font.

TDF file format details:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Below is our analysis of the TDF files:

An TDF file includes very many different file formats. The following file formats are most commonly found in TDF files:

15% of all TDF files belong to Binary Tiled Data File. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The average file size is 1 MB with most files being between 18 KB and 33 MB in size. This file type is based on cutting-edge technology. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. mean, COVERAGE and TDF4. These files can be linked to sorted.
7% of all TDF files use the same file format, which have the signature 82 4B 60 41 D3 11 84 CA 60. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. TDF files can be up to 15 MB in size, but are often around 45 KB - 8 MB.

The remaining 78% of all TDF files are files with no common format, the following 13 formats exist: Speedo font Typeface Definition File, TheDraw Fonts, XML, UTF-16 (LE), ttt, TRM, RECORD and TECHSOFT. Files like these are sometimes linked to data, server, template, universal, pathogen or cont. Just click the "Choose your .tdf file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your TDF file is.

Technical Data for TDF File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

settingss, key_datas, maps, configs, ex2 ei chaw, exercises 1 lily e, tpg, emt, tdp, zip, tdr, pdf, docx, dbm, emn, scn, png, rld, eml, ab1, bigwig

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: SQLServerProfilerTraceDef
EXEFile: profiler.exe /t%1

ProgramID: TDFOpen
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\321Studios\Platinum\TDFViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: TDFOpen
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\321Studios\Xpress\TDFViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: TDFOpen
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\321Studios\DVDXCopy GOLD\TDFViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: TDFOpen
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ICopyDVDs2\TDFViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: SQLServerProfilerTraceDef
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\binn\profiler90.exe /t%1

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a tdf binary tiled data is a special file format by Broad Institute and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TDF files

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