File Extension Database

Open CD File

The CD extension files are basically associated with the Microsoft Visual Studio software development package.

More about MS Visual Studio

Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment, created by the Microsoft company and available for Windows and macOS operating systems, however, there are compatible forks for Linux.

Microsoft Visual Studio supports multiple programming languages, such as C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, F#, Java, Python, Ruby, and PHP, as well as web development environments such as ASP.NET.

Its initial release was in the late 90s.

It is a paid software package, however there are free versions called 'Community'.

These CD files contain information in the form of diagrams.

The name of the CD extension derives from these diagrams, as it stands for 'Class Diagram'.

The diagrams included in the CD file help developers to understand the source code, since it is represented in a visual way.

To create CD files it is necessary to navigate to a specific function within Microsoft Visual Studio.

They are generated exclusively by the class diagram editor.

The visualization of the diagrams is created in XML format.

Software to open and work with a CD file

Microsoft Visual Studio

Typical CD application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde

Typical CD mime types:

text/plain

Frequently used application names to open CD files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.cd.10.0
VisualStudio.cd.9.0

How Can I Open CD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CD file is to find a CD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CD file opener then try to search online for "CD viewer", "application to open CD file" or "open CD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CD file

How Can I Open CD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CD file then try to search for "CD viewer", "application to open CD file" or "read CD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CD file

How Can I Open CD File on Android

If you downloaded a CD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CD viewer", "CD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CD File on iPhone or iPad

To open CD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CD". This way you can find apps which can open CD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CD viewer" or "CD file" online in your favorite search engine.

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