SDS files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: MIDI Sample Dump Standard File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store sample data |
| Additional Functions |
Data transfer, Archiving |
| Features |
MIDI protocol, Multi-sampling |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Depends on sample |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Production |
Yes |
| Sound Design |
Yes |
| Sample Libraries |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low |
| Best Practices |
Backup, Verify integrity |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.mid, .midi, .wav, .aif |
Type 2: OpenOffice Chart
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store charts |
| Additional Functions |
Visual data representation |
| Features |
Editable, Visual |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High readability |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Analysis |
Yes |
| Business Reporting |
Yes |
| Educational Purposes |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Macro viruses |
| Best Practices |
File scanning, Trusted sources |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.sxc, .ods, .xls |
Type 3: SDS Apps Data File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store data |
| Additional Functions |
Facilitate integration, Data exchange |
| Features |
Structured, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High integrity |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
With software |
Use Cases
| Enterprise Resource Planning |
Yes |
| Customer Relationship Management |
Yes |
| Supply Chain Management |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices |
Access controls, Regular backups |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.csv, .xml, .dat |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 SAP Software |
Commercial |
Various |
Type 4: HMI or Controller Configuration File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store configurations |
| Additional Functions |
Preserve settings |
| Features |
Structured, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Highly structured |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
With SDS software |
Use Cases
| Personal Information Management |
Yes |
| Health Tracking |
Yes |
| Diet Planning |
Yes |
| Scheduler |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Unintended alteration |
| Best Practices |
Regular backups, Use official software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.ini, .cfg, .conf |
Awave Studio
Apache OpenOffice
LibreOffice
Smart Diary Suite