BDI Types

Leading BDI Type

.BDI

File Ext:	.bdi
Type:	Pro/ENGINEER Temporary Data File

Temporary data file associated with Pro/ENGINEER (Creo Elements/Pro), an integrated 3D CAD/CAM/CAE solution used for mechanical engineering, design and manufacturing.

Company:	PTC
Group:	Temporary Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bdi

Software Programs That Open The Pro/ENGINEER Temporary Data File:

Pro/ENGINEER by PTC

Windows

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Sources of BDI Problems

Frequent BDI Opening Issues

Pro/ENGINEER Disappeared

If you attempt to load your BDI file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open BDI Files". Customarily, this means that Pro/ENGINEER is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your BDI with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your BDI file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Pro/ENGINEER Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Pro/ENGINEER Temporary Data File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Pro/ENGINEER from PTC is recommended. Most of the time your Pro/ENGINEER Temporary Data File file was created by a newer Pro/ENGINEER than what you have installed.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your BDI file and clicking "Properties".

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening BDI files are due to having the wrong version of Pro/ENGINEER installed.

Other Causes of BDI File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Pro/ENGINEER version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening BDI files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening BDI files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• File references in the Windows Registry for BDI are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the BDI file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of Pro/ENGINEER or other BDI-related program
• Something has caused file corruption of your BDI
• The BDI is infected with a virus
• Hardware associated with BDI has outdated drivers
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Pro/ENGINEER Temporary Data File file