BSDL File Extension

What is BSDL file?

Full format name of files that use BSDL extension is Boundary Scan Description Language Format. IEEE defined the Boundary Scan Description Language Format format standard. BSDL file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with BSDL extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. The most popular program for handling BSDL files is Windows Notepad, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWindows Notepad software, but also about BSDL and other supported file formats.

Programs which support BSDL file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support BSDL files. Files with BSDL 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 BSDL extension?

Problems with accessing BSDL may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with BSDL extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Windows Notepad

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports BSDL files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Windows Notepad or different compatible program, such as TextEdit, gedit, NotePad++ text editor. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Windows Notepad installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Windows Notepad

If the problems with opening BSDL files still occur even after installing Windows Notepad, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Windows Notepad is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Windows Notepad installed, it may not support BSDL format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Windows Notepad.

Step 3. Associate Boundary Scan Description Language Format files with Windows Notepad

If you have the latest version of Windows Notepad installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage BSDL on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the BSDL with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Windows Notepad installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BSDL files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the BSDL file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with BSDL extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the BSDL file is complete and free of errors

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

1. The BSDL may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the BSDL is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the BSDL file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the BSDL file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with BSDL extension is complete and error-free

If the BSDL 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. When downloading the file with BSDL extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Windows Notepad

If the systems has insufficient resources to open BSDL files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Boundary Scan Description Language Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BSDL files affecting older versions of given software.

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