BDE File Extension

What is BDE file?

BDE is a file extension commonly associated with Pro/ENGINEER Temporary files. Parametric Technology Corporation defined the Pro/ENGINEER Temporary format standard. BDE files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. BDE file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. Pro/Engineer is by far the most used program for working with BDE files.

Programs which support BDE file extension

Programs that can handle BDE files are as follows. Files with BDE suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with BDE extension?

Problems with accessing BDE may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with BDE extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BDE files.

Step 1. Download and install Pro/Engineer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BDE files is that no program that can handle BDE files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Pro/Engineer developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BDE files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Pro/Engineer installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Pro/Engineer

If you already have Pro/Engineer installed on your systems and BDE files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Pro/Engineer cannot handle files with BDE may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Pro/Engineer.

Step 3. Associate Pro/ENGINEER Temporary files with Pro/Engineer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BDE files with latest version of Pro/Engineer you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the BDE file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Pro/Engineer is installed, check the Always use this app to open BDE files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BDE extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Pro/Engineer and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with BDE extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the BDE is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the BDE file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the BDE file for viruses or malware

If the BDE is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the BDE file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the BDE file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the BDE file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the BDE file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Pro/Engineer

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support BDE files. Close all running programs and try opening the BDE file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Pro/ENGINEER Temporary file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BDE files affecting older versions of given software.

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