NDX files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: dBASE Index (Legacy)
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store index |
| Additional Functions |
Speed retrieval |
| Features |
Key-field, Sorted |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Structured data |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
With software |
Use Cases
| Database Management |
Yes |
| Data Analysis |
Yes |
| Application Development |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Data corruption |
| Best Practices |
Regular backup, Index maintenance |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.dbf, .mdx, .dbt, .frm |
Type 2: Neat 5 Archive File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Data archive |
| Additional Functions |
Data backup, Data transfer |
| Features |
Compressed, Encapsulated data |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High compression |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
No, proprietary format |
Use Cases
| Document Management |
Yes |
| Expense Tracking |
Yes |
| Tax Preparation |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
File corruption |
| Best Practices |
Regular backups, Secure storage |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions |
.nwdb, .nwcab |
Type 3: MyDraw XML Drawing
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store diagrams |
| Additional Functions |
Save flowcharts, Organize ideas |
| Features |
Vector-based, Scalable |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High precision |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
Yes |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Business Diagrams |
Yes |
| Technical Drawings |
Yes |
| Organizational Charts |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low |
| Best Practices |
Backup files, Regular updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.vsdx, .svg, .vdx |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 MyDraw |
Paid |
Windows, Mac |
Apache OpenOffice
LibreOffice Base
Neat 5 for Windows