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Basic information about CDS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CDS（*.CDS or *.cds）, 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 CDS file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the CDS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CDS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CDS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CDS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CDS file?
  • How to open a CDS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CDS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CDS file?
  • How to convert CDS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CDS file format?


1.Detail information about CDS file extension: TrialDirector Input File

File type TrialDirector Input File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDS file is a TrialDirector Input File. The cds file extension is associated with the TrialDirector, a trial presentation software for lawyers. The .cds files contain input data for TrialDirector stored in the own data file format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDS files

Windows		 TrialDirector


2.Detail information about CDS file extension: ConceptDraw SlideShow

File type ConceptDraw SlideShow Category Vector Image Files
Developer Computer Systems Odessa File format N/A
Description CDS file is a ConceptDraw SlideShow developed by Computer Systems Odessa.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDS files

Windows		 CS Odessa ConceptDraw PRO

macOS
 CS Odessa ConceptDraw PRO


3.Detail information about CDS file extension: ChemDraw Stationery Document File

File type ChemDraw Stationery Document File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDS file is a ChemDraw Stationery Document File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDS files

Windows		 ChemDraw


4.Detail information about CDS file extension: Delphi TClientDataset Data

File type Delphi TClientDataset Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDS file is a Delphi TClientDataset Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDS files

Windows		 Delphi


5.Detail information about CDS file extension: United States Postal Service Computerized Delivery Sequence File

File type United States Postal Service Computerized Delivery Sequence File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDS file is a United States Postal Service Computerized Delivery Sequence File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDS files



Can't open a CDS 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.CDS”。

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 CDS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CDS 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 CDS 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 CDS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CDS 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 CDS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the CDS 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.