.FD File Extension

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

Type 1: LaTeX Font Definition File

LaTeX font definition file stores commands. Fonts mapped to TeX font specifications. Used how LaTeX font attributes translate into TeX fonts. Commands declare font families and font provider files. St...

General Information

Title .FD File Extension
Extension .fd
Full Form LaTeX Font Definition File
File Type Text File
Developer LaTeX Project
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define fonts
Additional Functions Map fonts, Customize fonts
Features Font encoding, Font substitution

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Academic Publishing Yes
Professional Typesetting Yes
Complex Documents Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate syntax, Font licensing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1980s
Latest Version LaTeX2e (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tex, .sty, .cls, .dvi

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TeX Live Free Cross-platform
MiKTeX Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Overleaf Free, Subscription Web-based

Type 2: DataFlex Data File

General Information

Title .FD File Extension
Extension .fd
Full Form DataFlex Data File
File Type Database File
Developer Data Access Worldwide
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Support applications
Features Structured data, Indexable

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with editor

Use Cases

Business Applications Yes
Data Management Yes
Rapid Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version DataFlex 2021 (19.1)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dat, .db, .mdb, .accdb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
DataFlex Studio Commercial Windows
DataFlex Personal Free Windows

Type 3: IBochs Floppy Disk Image

General Information

Title FD File Extension
Extension .fd
Full Form IBochs Floppy Disk Image
File Type Disk Image File
Developer The Bochs Project
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Disk image storage
Additional Functions Data transfer, emulation
Features Fixed size, uncompressed

File Characteristics

Quality Exact copy
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Operating System Emulation Yes
Software Testing Yes
Data Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded malware
Best Practices Scan for viruses, verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Bochs 2.6.11 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .img, .iso, .vfd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Bochs Free Windows, Linux, macOS
QEMU Free Windows, Linux, macOS