CD files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Visual Studio Class Diagram
General Information
| Title | CD File Extension |
| Extension | .cd |
| Full Form | Visual Studio Class Diagram |
| File Type | Visual Modeling File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-visualstudio |
File Function
| Primary Function | Represent classes |
| Additional Functions | Visualize relationships |
| Features | Editable, Visual representation |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High readability |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Documentation | Yes |
| Code Generation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2003 |
| Latest Version | Visual Studio 2022 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cs, .vb, .sln |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid | Windows |
Type 2: CD-i OptImage
General Information
| Title | CD-i OptImage File Extension |
| Extension | .cd |
| Full Form | CD-i OptImage Disk Image |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Philips |
| MIME Type | application/x-cd-image |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Emulate CD-i |
| Features | Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Exact copy |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Data Backup | Yes |
| Software Emulation | Yes |
| Media Preservation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Image tampering |
| Best Practices | Verify integrity |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .iso, .bin, .img |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 CD-i Emulator |
Commercial | Windows |
| IsoBuster |
Free, Paid versions | Windows |
| Daemon Tools |
Free, Paid versions | Windows |