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Open GSD File

A GSD file is a text file that contains the characteristics and configuration options of the device that it represents.

These files are imported by the Configurator and later downloaded to the master device.

GSD files are often supplied with devices by the manufacturer, but can be downloaded from the Internet at http://www.profibus.com/

To understand the function of a GSD file, we must understand that it is Profibus, which is an industrial communications architecture that allows the interconnection of control, monitoring and SCADA equipment, from different manufacturers.

In this case, the GSD files are managed by the CX-PROFIBUS software and although they allow interoperability, they are structured by the manufacturer individually for each type of device, according to a fixed and standard format. GSD files only provide information about the device's features and configuration options. They do not provide a user interface, nor can they be used for connections themselves.

How Can I Open GSD File on Windows

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

How Can I Open GSD File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open GSD File on Android

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

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

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