What's the QDP File?

Researcher:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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QDP File Summary

The QDP File Extension has two different file types (mostly seen as the Quick And Dandy Plotter File format) and can be opened with two distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by NASA (Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) software). Generally, these files are considered Data Files, but they can also be Game Files.

The QDP File Extension can be viewed on the Linux and Windows operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The main QDP file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Interested to learn more about the QDP File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens QDP files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Demand
1430
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Refreshed

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QDP Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Leading QDP Type

.QDP
File Ext:.qdp
Group:Quick And Dandy Plotter File

The QDP file is a data file primarily linked with QDP (Quick and Dandy Plotter), a software for plotting graphs from the ASCII text files. It comprises of formatting commands and plotter coordinates like X and Y values.

Programmer: NASA
File Category:Data Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.qdp

Software Programs That Open The Quick And Dandy Plotter File:


Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) by NASA

Linux

Secondary QDP Associations

.QDP
File Ext:.qdp
Group:MPQDraft Plugin File

The QDP file is found in MPQDraft, a free software used in the modification of Blizzard games. It consists of data for game modification that is used in the creation of game patches and controlling game content.

Programmer: Open Source
File Category:Game Files

Software Programs That Open MPQDraft Plugin File Files:


MPQDraft by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

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QDP File Popularity


OS Hierarchy

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshoot QDP Files


Typical QDP Opening Challenges

Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) Isn't There

You attempt to load your QDP file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The QDP File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) missing in %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your QDP file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


Wrong Version of Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) won't support your Quick And Dandy Plotter File file. Visit the NASA website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP). Most of the time your Quick And Dandy Plotter File file was created by a newer Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) than what you have installed.


Tip: If you right-click on your QDP file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening QDP files are due to having the wrong version of Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading QDP Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening QDP files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for QDP are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the QDP file in the Windows registry
  • Defective install of a QDP program, such as Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP)
  • Something has caused file corruption of your QDP
  • Malware-tainted QDP file can't be opened
  • Hardware related to QDPs has device driver corruption
  • Windows cannot load your Quick And Dandy Plotter File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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