File Extension Library


.TDMS File Extension

  • Developer by: National Instruments
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .TDMS files and how to open them?

Can't open .TDMS 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 .TDMS file.

What is a .TDMS file extension?

.TDMS file extension is created by National Instruments. .TDMS has been classified as Data Files. The format of .TDMS file is Binary.

.TDMS is Technical Data Management Streaming File

A TDMS file is a data file saved in the National Instruments (NI) Technical Data Management Streaming (TDMS) format. It contains simulation or measurement data recorded by National Instruments software, such as LabVIEW and DIAdem. TDMS files also store descriptive information, which includes the procedure, test fixture, sensor information, and author.

The TDMS format was developed by National Instruments to make it easier for scientists and engineers to store large amounts of data recorded from tests and simulations. The TDMS format is supported by a variety of National Instruments programs, including LabVIEW and DIAdem. It is also supported by MathWorks MATLAB and OpenOffice Calc.

TDMS_INDEX files are created automatically with TDMS files. The index files contain information about the associated TDMS file that is referenced by the application opening the TDMS file. This allows TDMS files that store large data sets to be opened quicker.

List of all softwares that can open the Technical Data Management Streaming File
Windows
National Instruments LabVIEW
National Instruments DIAdem
The MathWorks MATLAB
Apache OpenOffice
Mac
National Instruments LabVIEW
The MathWorks MATLAB
Apache OpenOffice
Linux
National Instruments LabVIEW
The MathWorks MATLAB
Apache OpenOffice

How to fix problems with .TDMS files

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