.MDM File Extension

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

Type 1: HLM Multivariate Data Matrix File

General Information

Title MDM File Extension
Extension .mdm
Full Form HLM Multivariate Data Matrix File
File Type Data File
Developer SSI, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Statistical analysis
Features Multivariate, Structured

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Educational Research Yes
Social Science Yes
Health Research Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Data validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Info not available
Latest Version HLM 7.03 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .hlm, .sas, .dat

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
HLM Paid Windows

Type 2: Mario Dash Map File

An MDM file is a data file used by the Hierarchical Linear and Nonlinear Modeling (HLM) program. It contains textual data recorded from scientific observations. The HLM program uses MDM files to creat...

General Information

Title MDM File Extension
Extension .mdm
Full Form Mario Dash Map File
File Type Game Map File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store map data
Additional Functions Define level layout
Features 2D map, Tile-based

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Game-dependent
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Game Design Yes
Custom Levels Yes
Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .map, .lev

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Mario Dash Free Various

Type 3: Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory 3D Model

MDM files open in Blender with add-on. The add-on allows modders to open MDM and other Wolfenstein 3D model files. MDM files reference shader, UV and mesh data. Unlike alternatives, they lack animatio...

General Information

Title MDM File Extension
Extension .mdm
Full Form Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory 3D Model
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Splash Damage
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Animate characters, objects
Features Vertex data, Animation data

File Characteristics

Quality Game specific
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
Modding Yes
Game Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2003
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mdx, .md3, .m3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
id Tech 3 Engine Tools Free Varies
Lightray3D Paid Windows