.ROD File Extension

ROD files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: RIB office Database File

A .rod file extension relates to the RIB Office software, a construction business program formerly available for Windows. ROD files contain data like time management, drawings, employees, contacts, co...

General Information

Title ROD File Extension
Extension .rod
Full Form RIB Office Database File
File Type Database File
Developer RIB Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Data exchange
Features Structured, Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Construction Planning Yes
Project Management Yes
Cost Estimation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Information not available
Latest Version iTWO 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xls, .xlsx, .mdb, .accdb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
RIB iTWO Licensed Windows

Type 2: Actuate Report Object Design File

Files with ROD extension are Actuate Report Object Design files. ROD files are used by Actuate's e.Report Designer program to store report designs. These file store layouts, fields, forms and other in...

General Information

Title ROD File Extension
Extension .rod
Full Form Report Object Design File
File Type Report Design File
Developer OpenText
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store report design
Additional Functions Data binding, Report generation
Features Parameterized reporting, Reusable components

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Reporting Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Enterprise Solutions Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Access control, Encrypted storage

Historical/Version Information

Associated with BIRT Yes
Formerly Actuate Yes

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .roi, .rodx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenText Analytics Designers Licensed Windows
OpenText Analytics Intelligence Licensed Windows

Type 3: Ancestry Genealogical Database File

General Information

Title .ROD File Extension
Extension .rod
Full Form Ancestry Genealogical Database File
File Type Database File
Developer Ancestry.com
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store genealogical data
Additional Functions Data organization, Report generation
Features Structured data, Hierarchical information

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Genealogy Research Yes
Family Trees Yes
Historical Studies Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Data verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ged, .ftm, .ftw

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Ancestry Family Tree Software Discontinued Windows
Compatible Genealogy Software Varies Varies