1. TDT File Extension
2. What is a(n) TDT file?
3. How to open TDT file?

3.1 Download and install application that supports TDT files
1. 3.1.1 Programs that support TDT files
3.2 Verify whether TDT files are associated with appropriate software
3.3 Check TDT file for other errors

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TDT File Extension

File type THOR Data Tree Format
File developer Daylight Chemical Information Systems
File category Data Files
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What is a(n) TDT file?

The THOR Data Tree File (TDT) format is a tree-structured format used to store data in a compressed form. It typically uses binary encoding and is often used for large datasets. The main structure of a TDT file is a hierarchical tree consisting of nodes, which are connected by branches, each node containing information about a data point. The branches represent the relationships between the data points in the tree.

TDT files can be used to store various types of information, such as images, videos, audio, text documents, and other types of binary data. TDT files are commonly used for storing large amounts of data in a space-efficient manner. They can also be used to compress large datasets, so that they can be easily transferred over networks.

How to open TDT file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with TDT extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports TDT files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open TDT files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support TDT files

Windows

THOR-Merlin System

Step 2. Verify whether TDT files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports TDT files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with TDT files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support TDT files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open TDT files with the selected program.

Changing TDT file association in registry

File association for TDT files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check TDT file for other errors

TDT file was not copied properly from storage medium.
Antivirus application prevents opening TDT files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected TDT file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
For TDT files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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