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Basic information about BDS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BDS（*.BDS or *.bds）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BDS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BDS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BDS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BDS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BDS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BDS file?
  • How to open a BDS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BDS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BDS file?
  • How to convert BDS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BDS file format?


1.Detail information about BDS file extension: Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset

File type Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset Category GIS Files
Developer Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited File format N/A
Description BDS file is a Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset developed by Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited. Full format name of files that use BDS extension is Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset. Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited defined the Cadcorp SIS Base Dataset format standard. BDS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BDS file format, along with 109 other file formats, belongs to the GPS&GIS Files category. The most popular software that supports BDS files is Cadcorp Map Manager. Cadcorp Map Manager software was developed by Computer Aided Development Corporation Limited, and on its official website you may find more information about BDS files or the Cadcorp Map Manager software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDS files

Windows		 Cadcorp Map Manager



Can't open a BDS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.BDS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BDS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BDS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of BDS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a BDS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BDS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BDS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BDS file is damaged.
  • Whether the BDS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BDS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BDS file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BDS file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BDS file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BDS file.

If the BDS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.