File Extension Database

Open CDX File

CDX files have several applications listed below.

Compound Index File

A CDX file contains an index of files or other data stored in a database.

CDX files were introduced in version 2 of Microsoft Visual FoxPro, which is a database management program for Windows.

Alpha Five Table Index File

A CDX file is an index file used by Alpha Five, an IDE for web application developers.

The CDX file contains table index data referenced to find table records and is created when index fields are defined on the table and are used for sorting lists in your data file.

CDX files can only contain index names up to ten characters long with no spacing and are similar to Alpha Five's DDX, ALX, and ASX index files.

CorelDRAW Compressed File

CDX is a file extension commonly associated with CorelDRAW Compressed Drawing Format files.

The CDX file contains a compressed drawing file with a CDR extension and is used to reduce the storage space required for a drawing.

CDX files are useful for sending smaller files by email or for archiving drawings on external media.

ChemDraw Exchange File

In this section, the CDX file is a chemical information file created by ChemDraw, a suite of molecule editing programs for Macintosh and Windows platforms and that stores molecular data in a tagged binary format.

CDX files store information such as atoms, links, fragments, arrows, and text.

ConceptDraw PRO XML Document

In this particular use, the CDX file is an XML diagram created by ConceptDraw PRO.

ConceptDraw PRO a technical drawing program for creating business charts, such as flow charts, infographics, brainstorming, etc.

The CDX file stores the XML version of a binary .CDD file; it is used to transfer drawing information in an XML interchange format, which is easier to read than the binary version.

Software to open and work with a CDX file

Frequently associated Windows objects:

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How Can I Open CDX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CDX file is to find a CDX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDX 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 CDX 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 CDX file opener then try to search online for "CDX viewer", "application to open CDX file" or "open CDX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CDX file

How Can I Open CDX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CDX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDX 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 CDX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CDX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CDX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CDX file then try to search for "CDX viewer", "application to open CDX file" or "read CDX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CDX file

How Can I Open CDX File on Android

If you downloaded a CDX 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 CDX 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 "CDX".
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 "CDX viewer", "CDX 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 CDX File on iPhone or iPad

To open CDX 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 CDX 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 "CDX". This way you can find apps which can open CDX 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 "CDX viewer" or "CDX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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