Known BDF Files

Chief BDF Description

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	Backup Definition File

The BDF file extension is closely related with Backup Made Simple. This is a Backup to DVD/CD data backup applications for Microsoft Windows operating system. The *.bdf file has definitions (settings) for backups.

Developer:	Willowsoft Creek Software
Group:	Backup Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bdf

Software Programs That Open The Backup Definition File:

Backup Made Simple by Willowsoft Creek Software

Windows

Backup To DVD/CD by Willowsoft Creek Software

Windows

Secondary BDF Associations

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	Binary Data File

A BDF file is a Binary data format that is readable by forensic data analysis programs such as E-mail Detective.

Developer:	Hot Pepper Technology
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Binary Data File Files:

E-Mail Detective by Hot Pepper Technology

Compatible with:

Windows

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	Glyph Bitmap Distribution Format

A BDF file is a font format used by Mac and Windows operating systems. It is based on ASCII (text-based) and stores Adobe screen fonts as data readable by humans. A similar file format is ABF, which stores font data in binary format.

Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:	Font Files

Software Programs That Open Glyph Bitmap Distribution Format Files:

FontForge by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

FONmaker by FontLab

Compatible with:

Windows

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	Bulk Data Input File

A BDF file is an input file created by the program MSC Nastran. It contains bulk data information such as the name of the bulk data, the number of grids, and the node locations of the elements that make up the models. BDF files of this nature appear in the FORTRAN programming language.

Developer:	MSC Software
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Bulk Data Input File Files:

MSC Nastran by MSC Software

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	BSDiff Patch File

A BDF file is a patch format used to update video game ROMs. It can also be used to create patches for binary files.

Developer:	Colin Percival
Group:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open BSDiff Patch File Files:

bsdiff/bspatch by Colin Percival

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	MIDAS BDF Disk Image File

A BDF file is a disk image file saved in the disk image format used by ESO-MIDAS. It is usually used to save astronomy data like stellar and surface photometry.

Developer:	European Southern Observatory
Group:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open MIDAS BDF Disk Image File Files:

ESO-MIDAS by European Southern Observatory

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	Quartus II Block Design File

A BDF file is a block design file used by the industrial design (FPGA) software Quartus II.

Developer:	Altera
Group:	Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open Quartus II Block Design File Files:

Altera Quartus by Altera

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

Unix

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	UNIX Font

A BDF file is a font file used by Unix and Unix-based operating systems. BDF files of this nature are stored in a directory called FONT.

Developer:	The Open Group
Group:	Font Files

Software Programs That Open UNIX Font Files:

Unix by AT&T Labs

Compatible with:

Linux

Unix

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	SmartWare Backup Definition File

A BDF file is a backup file created by the database programming tool SmartWare. It contains backup definitions or settings used by SmartWare.

Developer:	SmartWare Corporation
Group:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open SmartWare Backup Definition File Files:

SmartWare by SmartWare Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.BDF

Extension:	.bdf
Class:	Okino Transfer File Format

The BDF file extension is extensively used by Okino Computer Graphics in their PolyTrans line of products. It is called the Okino Transfer file format and is basically a "snapshot" of the core Okino 3D scene graph database.

Developer:	Okino Computer Graphics
Group:	3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Okino Transfer File Format Files:

Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans by Okino Computer Graphics

Compatible with:

Windows

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Issues Opening BDF Files

Backup Made Simple Removed

When you double-click your BDF file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Customarily, this means that Backup Made Simple is not installed on - . You won't be able to double-click to open your BDF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens BDF files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Outdated Backup Made Simple

Your Backup Definition File file is incompatible with Backup Made Simple because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Backup Made Simple installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Backup Definition File file version that was created by a newer version of Backup Made Simple than what you have installed on your PC.

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

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening BDF files are due to having the wrong version of Backup Made Simple installed.

Additional BDF Opening Issues

You can still experience errors opening BDF files even with the latest version of Backup Made Simple installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening BDF files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry BDF file paths that are incorrect
• Deletion of the BDF file description from the Registry by mistake
• Invalid installation of a BDF-associated program (eg. Backup Made Simple)
• File corruption affecting your BDF file
• The BDF is infected with a virus
• BDF-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Backup Definition File format