Tips to open TDMS_INDEX file
Can't open the TDMS_INDEX 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_INDEX files as well as a list of programs that support TDMS_INDEX files.
TDMS_INDEX file extension
| File Name |
LabVIEW |
| File Developer |
National Instruments Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The TDMS_INDEX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TDMS_INDEX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TDMS_INDEX file on each system platform.
What is TDMS_INDEX file?
The TDMS_INDEX file has been categorized as Misc Files. The author of this format is National Instruments Corporation. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. LabVIEW is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is LabVIEW. This was created by National Instruments Corporation.
How to open TDMS_INDEX file?
An often recurring problem with LabVIEW is that TDMS_INDEX is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open TDMS_INDEX, 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_INDEX 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. This can be achieved by typing LabVIEW into the operating system search engine. 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 TDMS_INDEX files.
Programs to open TDMS_INDEX file
Remember to download programs supporting TDMS_INDEX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of LabVIEW with TDMS_INDEX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TDMS_INDEX file still does not use the LabVIEW program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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 set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the TDMS_INDEX file with the LabVIEW program.
Step 3. Update LabVIEW to the latest version
If, however, after binding LabVIEW with LabVIEW there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the National Instruments Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TDMS_INDEX file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The TDMS_INDEX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to TDMS_INDEX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the TDMS_INDEX file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected TDMS_INDEX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the TDMS_INDEX file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular TDMS_INDEX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting National Instruments Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TDMS_INDEX files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the TDMS_INDEX file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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_INDEX to close. However, some background programs may block the TDMS_INDEX file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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