.PDW File Extension

PDW files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: pDRAW32 DNA File

General Information

Title pDRAW32 DNA File
Extension .pdw
Full Form pDRAW32 DNA File
File Type DNA Sequence File
Developer AcaClone Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store DNA sequences
Additional Functions Analyze, annotate DNA
Features Graphical representation, Sequence editing

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Molecular Biology Yes
Genetic Engineering Yes
Education Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Data verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gb, .fasta, .abi

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
pDRAW32 Free Windows

Type 2: ProntoDoc for Word Conventional Document Template

General Information

Title PDW File Extension
Extension .pdw
Full Form ProntoDoc for Word Conventional Document Template
File Type Document Template File
Developer Pronto Software
MIME Type application/vnd.prontotype.pdw

File Function

Primary Function Template generation
Additional Functions Data mapping, Document automation
Features Reusable, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Template-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Document Creation Yes
Business Reporting Yes
Data Analysis Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Template validation, Macro security

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Dependent on Pronto Xi version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dot, .dotx, .doc, .docx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Pronto Xi Commercial Windows
Microsoft Word Commercial Windows, Mac