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How to open TDM files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open TDM file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate TDM files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. TDM File Extension
  2. 2. How to open TDM file?
    1. 2.1 Install a program that supports TDM files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that can open TDM files
    2. 2.2 Associate given software with TDM files
    3. 2.3 Check whether no other errors related to TDM files occur
  3. 3. Similar file extensions

TDM File Extension

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  • File type LabVIEW Binary Measurement Format
  • File developer National Instruments
  • File category Data Files
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How to open TDM file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .TDM files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports TDM files

In order to open TDM file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with TDM extension.

Programs that can open TDM files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, TDM files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on TDM files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to TDM files.

Step 2. Associate given software with TDM files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting TDM files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with TDM files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open TDM files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open TDM files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the TDM file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with TDM extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the TDM file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the TDM file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on TDM files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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