Tips to open TDMS file
Can't open the TDMS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TDMS files as well as a list of programs that support TDMS files.
TDMS file extension
| File Name |
LabVIEW TDMS |
| File Developer |
National Instruments Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The TDMS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TDMS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TDMS file on each system platform.
What is TDMS file?
The file in the TDMS format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is National Instruments Corporation. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. LabVIEW TDMS is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The LabVIEW application is recommended to open the file. It was released by National Instruments Corporation.
How to open TDMS file?
The most common problem when using LabVIEW TDMS is that a specific TDMS is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open TDMS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TDMS 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 LabVIEW
The first step is to check if the computer has the LabVIEW program installed. To do this, enter the name LabVIEW into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file TDMS with LabVIEW. Below you will find a list of applications that support TDMS files.
Programs to open TDMS file
Remember to download programs supporting TDMS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of LabVIEW with TDMS files
If, despite the installed application, the TDMS file does not start in the LabVIEW application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the TDMS file with the LabVIEW application.
Step 3. Update LabVIEW to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the LabVIEW program, it is possible that LabVIEW TDMS requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the National Instruments Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TDMS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to TDMS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the TDMS file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected TDMS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of TDMS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TDMS file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use National Instruments Corporation help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TDMS 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the TDMS file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file TDMS to close. However, some background programs may block the TDMS file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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