File Extension Library


.CDM File Extension

  • Developer by: NTI
  • Category: Disk Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .CDM files and how to open them?

Can't open .CDM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CDM file.

What is a .CDM file extension?

.CDM file extension is created by NTI. .CDM has been classified as Disk Image Files. The format of .CDM file is Binary.

.CDM is NTI CD-Maker Image

Disk image created by NTI CD-Maker (now NTI Media Maker), a program used for burning and copying CDs; referred to by the software as a "Virtual CD-Image," which stores the data necessary for burning a disc.

NOTE: NTI Media Maker still uses CDM files for disc images.

List of all softwares that can open the NTI CD-Maker Image
Windows
NTI Media Maker Express
File Type 2 Conceptual Data Model File
Developer by: SAP Category: Data Files Format: XML

A CDM file is a data model created by SAP PowerDesigner, an enterprise modeling and design program. It stores a diagram that may include data items, entities, relationships, association links, notes, and shapes. CDM files also store metadata, such as the creator, creation date, and modification dates of the model.

CDM file open in SAP PowerDesigner 16

CDM files are created to store a saved conceptual data model, which allows you to analyze the conceptual structure of an information system in PowerDesigner. It is a more abstract version of a Logical Data Model (LDM file) or Physical Data Model (.PDM file).

To create a CDM file in Power Designer, select File → New Model, select the "Information" category, choose the "Conceptual Data" category item, click OK, then choose File → Save.

To open a CDM file in Power Designer, select File → Open and choose the Conceptual Data Model CDM file you would like to open.

NOTE: PowerDesigner was originally developed by Sybase, which was purchased by SAP.

List of all softwares that can open the Conceptual Data Model File
Windows
SAP PowerDesigner

How to fix problems with .CDM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CDM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CDM file format
  2. You need to check the .CDM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)