.MDT File Extension
Microsoft Access Data File
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is an MDT file?
An MDT file is a data file used by Microsoft Access, a relational database management system (RDBMS). It contains data that supports the software's functionality, and it may include additional information used by software add-ins. Microsoft Access users typically use MDT files to extend their databases' capabilities.
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Database administrators and developers who customize and enhance Access applications using plug-ins or additional modules are most likely to find MDT files within Microsoft Access application directories. MDT files support functions related to software enhancements and managing data workflows within Access applications.
How to open an MDT file
You can open MDT files with Microsoft Access. To access the contents of an MDT file, you need to load it within the appropriate database environment set up in Microsoft Access. Also, verify that you have the correct version of Microsoft Access installed, as compatibility can depend on the specific Access version that created the MDT file.
Programs that open or reference MDT files
GeoMedia Access Database Template
| Developer | Hexagon Geospatial |
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An MDT file may also be a database template used by Hexagon Geospatial GeoMedia to create new Microsoft Access databases for storing geographic information. It contains the predefined tables, fields, relationships, and settings that GeoMedia copies when creating a new geospatial database. Using an MDT file helps ensure that each new database has the correct structure for storing, managing, and analyzing maps and other geographic data.
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Typically found within GeoMedia installations, these files serve as a starting point for creating new .MDB files tailored for specific projects. GIS professionals and geospatial analysts commonly use MDT files to streamline database setup and maintain a consistent framework for inputting and manipulating data.
NOTE: Interplay formerly developed GeoMedia, but Hexagon Geospatial now develops the software and MDT format.
Common MDT Filenames
normal.mdt - The default name given to templates created by GeoMedia.
How to open an MDT file
You can open MDT files with Hexagon Geospatial GeoMedia. To open an MDT file, select File → Open.