Basic information about CDX file

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

There are 8 file types using the CDX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CDX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CDX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CDX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CDX file?
  • How to open a CDX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CDX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CDX file?
  • How to convert CDX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CDX file format?


1.Detail information about CDX file extension: ConceptDraw PRO XML Document

File type ConceptDraw PRO XML Document Category Vector Image Files
Developer Computer Systems Odessa File format XML
Description CDX file is a ConceptDraw PRO XML Document developed by Computer Systems Odessa. XML diagram file created by ConceptDraw PRO, a technical drawing program; stores the XML version of a binary .CDD file; used for transferring drawing information in an XML exchange format, which is easier to read than the binary version.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDX files

Windows		 CS Odessa ConceptDraw PRO

macOS		 CS Odessa ConceptDraw PRO


2.Detail information about CDX file extension: Compound Index File

File type Compound Index File Category Data Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description CDX file is a Compound Index File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDX files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual FoxPro


3.Detail information about CDX file extension: Alpha Five Table Index File

File type Alpha Five Table Index File Category Developer Files
Developer Alpha Software File format N/A
Description CDX file is a Alpha Five Table Index File developed by Alpha Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDX files

Windows		 Alpha Software Alpha Anywhere


4.Detail information about CDX file extension: CorelDRAW Compressed File

File type CorelDRAW Compressed File Category Vector Image Files
Developer Corel File format Binary
Description CDX file is a CorelDRAW Compressed File developed by Corel.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDX files

Windows		 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017


5.Detail information about CDX file extension: ChemDraw Exchange File

File type ChemDraw Exchange File Category Data Files
Developer PerkinElmer File format Binary
Description CDX file is a ChemDraw Exchange File developed by PerkinElmer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDX files

Windows		 PerkinElmer ChemDraw
Open Babel
XDrawChem

macOS
 PerkinElmer ChemDraw
Open Babel

Linux		 Open Babel
XDrawChem


6.Detail information about CDX file extension: Active Server Document

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

Windows		 Windows Server


7.Detail information about CDX file extension: NovaBACKUP Backup Database Index

File type NovaBACKUP Backup Database Index Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDX file is a NovaBACKUP Backup Database Index.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDX files

Windows		 NovaBACKUP


8.Detail information about CDX file extension: MicroStation Cell Library Index

File type MicroStation Cell Library Index Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDX file is a MicroStation Cell Library Index.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDX files

Windows		 MicroStation



How to convert CDX files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for CDX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CDX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CDX to CDR CDX to JPEG CDX to JPG CDX to PNG
CDX to TIF CDX to TIFF


How to convert another files to CDX file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to CDX file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CDX conversion, you may use the option.

DBF to CDX JPEG to CDX CDR to CDX


Can't open a CDX 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.CDX”。

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 CDX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CDX 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.