Sorts of TGD Files

Dominant TGD File Type

.TGD

File Ext:	.tgd
Category:	Terragen Project File

The TGD file is a project file created by Terragen.The TGD file contains objects, terrain, shaders, water, atmosphere, lighting, camera angles, and node network elements that make up the landscape scenes created by Terragen.

Developer:	Planetside Software
Class:	Data Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tgd

Software Programs That Open The Terragen Project File:

Planetside Software Terragen by Planetside Software

Windows

Mac

Additional TGD Files

.TGD

File Ext:	.tgd
Category:	Nimbus 7 SAMS Data File

The extension is associated with Nimbus 7 SAMS data

Developer:	Open Source
Class:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Nimbus 7 SAMS Data File Files:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening TGD Files

Common TGD Opening Problems

Missing Planetside Software Terragen

If you attempt to load your TGD file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open TGD Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Planetside Software Terragen for %%os%% installed. You won't be able to double-click to open your TGD because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Obsolete Version of Planetside Software Terragen

It is possible that your version of Planetside Software Terragen isn't able to open your Terragen Project File file due to incompatibility. Visit the Planetside Software website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Planetside Software Terragen. The primary cause of this problem is that your Terragen Project File file was created by a different (newer) version of Planetside Software Terragen than what's installed.

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

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening TGD files are due to having the wrong version of Planetside Software Terragen installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading TGD Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Planetside Software Terragen will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening TGDs. Additional factors include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for TGD are wrong
• Accidental deletion of the description of the TGD file in the Windows registry
• Corrupt install of Planetside Software Terragen or other TGD-related program
• TGD file corruption
• Your TGD is infected with malware
• TGD-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Terragen Project File format