Varieties of SVD Files

Principal SVD Type

.SVD

Extension:	.svd
Class:	Scanning Vibrometer Data File

SVD file extension may refer to a data file which is created by Polytec scanning vibrometer devices. These devices are used to measure the durability of objects which are subjected to strains and stresses. The content of this file is a log of the data collected during a stress test. This data is provided as an input to a program called PSV. This program is used to visualize the stress results.

Author:	Polytec
Function:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.svd

Software Programs That Open The Scanning Vibrometer Data File:

Polytec PSV Software by Polytec

Windows

Other SVD File Associations

.SVD

Extension:	.svd
Class:	SolidView Design File

The SVD file extension is a CAD file type that is associated with SolidView software program. Solid Concepts is the developer of the SolidView software. The program supports 2D and 3D dimensions and is used as a computer-aided design software. The users of this software include manufacturing engineers, structural engineers, technical illustrators, and other professionals.

Author:	Stratasys, Ltd.
Function:	CAD Files

Software Programs That Open SolidView Design File Files:

Solid Concepts SolidView by Stratasys, Ltd.

Compatible with:

Windows

.SVD

Extension:	.svd
Class:	Roland Patch File

The SVD file extension is an audio file type that is associated with the Roland Keyboard synthesizers. It contains settings in the form of patches, these patches used to fine-tune the playback of the digital instruments. The main use of the is storing the effects ands instruments. USB Key is used to reload the Roland synthesizer.

Author:	Roland Corporation
Function:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Roland Patch File Files:

Roland XV Editor by Roland Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding SVD Issues

Typical SVD Opening Challenges

Polytec PSV Software is Not Installed

Double-clicking your SVD file prompts the message "- Can't Open SVD File". Customarily, this means that Polytec PSV Software is not installed on - . This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the SVD file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SVD, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Polytec PSV Software Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Scanning Vibrometer Data File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Polytec PSV Software from Polytec is recommended. Most of the time your Scanning Vibrometer Data File file was created by a newer Polytec PSV Software than what you have installed.

Tip: Investigate your SVD file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SVD files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening SVDs

Errors opening Scanning Vibrometer Data File files can still occur even with the latest Polytec PSV Software software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of - that are causing these errors when opening SVDs. Other contributing causes:

• SVD file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Accidental deletion of the description of the SVD file in the Windows registry
• Defective install of a SVD program, such as Polytec PSV Software
• Something has caused file corruption of your SVD
• Your SVD has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware related to SVDs has device driver corruption
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Scanning Vibrometer Data File files