Tips to open BDS file
Can't open the BDS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BDS files as well as a list of programs that support BDS files.
BDS file extension
| File Name |
Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset |
| File Developer |
Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The BDS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BDS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BDS file on each system platform.
What is BDS file?
The BDS file has been categorized as GIS Files. The author of this format is Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Cadcorp Map Manager application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited.
How to open BDS file?
An often recurring problem with Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset is that BDS is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file BDS to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BDS file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Cadcorp Map Manager
In this case, you should first verify that the Cadcorp Map Manager application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Cadcorp Map Manager in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support BDS files.
Programs to open BDS file
Remember to download programs supporting BDS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Cadcorp Map Manager with BDS files
If, despite the installed application, the BDS file does not start in the Cadcorp Map Manager application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BDS file with the Cadcorp Map Manager application.
Step 3. Update Cadcorp Map Manager to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Cadcorp Map Manager program, it is possible that Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BDS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BDS file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BDS file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BDS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BDS files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BDS files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BDS files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the BDS file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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