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.TIMESTAMP File Extension

Timestamp Marker File

A TIMESTAMP file contains information about edits to a file geodatabase (.GDB file). The .GDB file stores geographic data. TIMESTAMP files should not be changed or deleted. Doing so corrupts the assoc...

A TIMESTAMP file contains information about edits to a file geodatabase (.GDB file). The .GDB file stores geographic data. TIMESTAMP files should not be changed or deleted. Doing so corrupts the associated geodatabase. TIMESTAMP files are referenced by GIS software which accesses the geospatial database. They are not opened by users.

ESRI mapping software like ArcMap or ArcCatalog creates TIMESTAMP data files. The TIMESTAMP file extension is associated with Timestamp Data Format files compatible with Windows systems. The ArcGIS software manages TIMESTAMP files.

TIMESTAMP is the extension for files used in Windows operating systems. TIMESTAMP files associate with Java programs developed by Oracle Corporation. Applications like ArcGIS also handle TIMESTAMP files. The TIMESTAMP file data saves in a manner typical of Misc Files.

Operating systems use the TIMESTAMP extension to recognize files with TIMESTAMP content. A TIMESTAMP file is a data file created by ESRI mapping software such as ArcMap or ArcCatalog.

General Information

Title .TIMESTAMP File Extension
Extension .timestamp
Full Form Timestamp Marker File
File Type Marker / Metadata File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Mark date, time
Additional Functions Synchronization, Logging
Features Time tracking, Reference

File Characteristics

Quality Simple text
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

File Synching Yes
Backup Systems Yes
Version Control Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular checks, Automation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .log, .dat, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Various Programs N/A Cross-platform
Operating Systems N/A Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix
Development Tools N/A Cross-platform
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Page Contents

  • Timestamp Marker File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
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