Properties of QDP Files and How to Open a File with .qdp Extension

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

Type 1: MPQDraft Plugin File

General Information

Title	QDP File Extension
Extension	.qdp
Full Form	MPQDraft Plugin File
File Type	Plugin File
Developer	ShadowFlare
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Extend functionality
Additional Functions	Enable modifications
Features	Custom gaming experience

File Characteristics

Quality	Depends on plugin
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Game Modding	Yes
Plugin Development	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Code execution
Best Practices	Vetted sources, antivirus

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Late 1990s
Latest Version	Varies by plugin

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.mpq, .exe, .dll

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
MPQDraft	Free	Windows
Stormless MPQ Editor	Free	Windows

Type 2: Quick and Dandy Plotter File

The QDP File Extension has two file types. Seen as the Quick And Dandy Plotter File format, it can open with two programs. The dominant is NASA's Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) software. We have free o...

The QDP File Extension has two file types. Seen as the Quick And Dandy Plotter File format, it can open with two programs. The dominant is NASA’s Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) software. We have free online .QDP apps to view, edit, convert, merge, split and compare without installing.

Quick And Dandy Plotter Files are most popular, originally by NASA. Our data shows most users are in China on Windows 10, visiting via Google Chrome. MPQDraft by Open Source and NASA’s Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) are associated developers.

Top QDP User Languages. Top QDP File User Browsers.

Display, interact with, fit data make PLT useful for data analysis. The Quick and Dandy Plotter (QDP) is an interactive plotting program for scientists.

The QuickScanTM QD2590 captures and decodes. The aim system activates on trigger, indicates the view center to position over codes. Datalogic AladdinTM configures via RS-232/USB-COM. It is available on the website. Aladdin programs the reader through a graphical interface.

Programs supporting QDP files are divided by system platform. How to open QDP files? Most common problems can solve without IT knowledge.

Install software compatible with QDP. Below lists most-used applications working with QDP. Links go to safe download pages.

QDP file downloaded but incomplete. Re-download and open again. Structure could be corrupted. Storage medium damaged. Icon is not a shortcut if related file missing.

NASA developed the Quick And Dandy Plotter Format and MPQDraft program. Our tools work with QDP files.

QDP relates to Quick and Dandy Plotter, reading ASCII to call PLT for interactive plotting for scientists. Visit manufacturer website for information.

Astronomers use QDP software to draw ASCII graphs. Naturally .qdp files help plot data. Need a text editor like Notepad, Atom. HEASARC provides guidelines. QDP files also refer to QlikView’s proprietary data.