You can open PIDS files with ShopStream Connect. It is developed by Snap-on to view vehicle scan data files. The file is in XML format. So text editors can also open it. PIDS files store data from scans by Snap-on tools like Verdict, Verus Pro and Zeus. They test vehicle performance. The scan data goes into the PIDS file. It is for sharing or storing.
A PIDS file holds data from a vehicle scan. Snap-on software saves it after scanning. You can transfer the file to a computer. To view, share or store records. ShopStream Connect, from Snap-on, opens PIDS files. The XML format allows text editors to open them too.
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On Linux, PID files log process IDs of running programs. To restart an app, required plugins must also restart. The PID file becomes stale otherwise.
PID is an uncommon file extension. Two main formats occur: Microsoft’s compound file format – used in Office programs over 35%. And plain text files with process IDs – on Linux, Unix. Programs to open PID files include text editors. And format converters for compound documents.
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