Opening BDI Files

The BDI file type is primarily associated with Pro/ENGINEER.

BDI	File extension: BDI
	File type:	Temporary File

What is a BDI file?

BDI files mostly belong to Pro/ENGINEER by PTC. Pro/ENGINEER is a 3D product design product, featuring productivity tools that promote best practices in design while ensuring compliance with your industry and company standards. These files appear and disappear at various times when using Pro/ENGINEER. They are part of what PTC collectively calls "turd" files and the display of them in the program can be turned off in the options.

How to open a BDI file

You need a suitable software like Pro/ENGINEER to open a BDI file. You need a suitable software like Pro/ENGINEER from PTC to open a BDI 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 BDI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BDI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Trouble Opening a .BDI File? These Steps Will Help

BDI files come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A .BDI is often a temporary file from PTC's Pro/ENGINEER, but may also be an iOS Baidu keyboard skin.
Check the Header: Inspecting the first bytes in a text or hex editor reveals its format:
- "PK" indicates a ZIP-based archive (common for skins).
- Readable text/XML suggests a configuration file.
- Binary gibberish points to a proprietary temporary cache.
Use the Original Software: Opening it usually requires its native application. Try PTC Pro/ENGINEER or Baidu Input Method, or ask the sender if ambiguous.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for BDI File Extension

Related files:

nte, bd1, bdl, ibd, m_p, bmb, memb

a bdi Temporary File is a special file format by PTC and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BDI files

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