.FDT File Extension

FDT files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Final Draft 5-7 Template

The fdt file extension contains script data. It is used by Final Draft, a tool for screenwriters. Fdt files are templates created in Final Draft versions 5-7. Version 8 templates use .fdxt. Fdt temp...

General Information

Title FDT File Extension
Extension .fdt
Full Form Final Draft Template
File Type Document Template File
Developer Final Draft, Inc.
MIME Type application/x-finaldraft

File Function

Primary Function Store templates
Additional Functions Preserve formatting, Provide structure
Features Pre-formatted elements, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, by software

Use Cases

Screenwriting Yes
Playwriting Yes
Scriptwriting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Template verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Final Draft 12 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fdx, .fdr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Final Draft Paid Windows, Mac

Type 2: Lucene Field Data File

General Information

Title FDT File Extension
Extension .fdt
Full Form Lucene Field Data File
File Type Index File
Developer Apache Software Foundation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store indexed fields
Additional Functions Supports search
Features Text indexing, Quick access

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Indirectly

Use Cases

Search Engines Yes
Database Indexing Yes
Information Retrieval Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corruption risk
Best Practices Regular backup, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000s
Latest Version Depends on Lucene version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfs, .cfx, .fdx, .fnm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apache Lucene Free Cross-platform
Elasticsearch Free, Paid tiers Cross-platform
Solr Free Cross-platform

Type 3: FormDocs Template

General Information

Title FDT File Extension
Extension .fdt
Full Form FormDocs Template
File Type Template File
Developer FormDocs LLC
MIME Type application/vnd.formdocs

File Function

Primary Function Stores template
Additional Functions Form creation, Data entry
Features Pre-designed fields, Reusable format

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Form Designing Yes
Data Management Yes
Business Processes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Template tampering
Best Practices Regular updates, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fdf, .pdf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FormDocs Paid Windows

Type 4: Impromptu Function Description Table File

General Information

Title FDT File Extension
Extension .fdt
Full Form Impromptu Function Description Table File
File Type Data File
Developer Cognos
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store functions
Additional Functions Support queries
Features Data storage, Tabular

File Characteristics

Quality Structured Data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With Software

Use Cases

Data Analysis Yes
Report Generation Yes
Business Intelligence Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Access controls, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mdx, .iqd, .cog

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IBM Cognos Impromptu Licensed Windows
IBM Cognos Series 7 Licensed Windows
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