Opening an SCD File

The SCD file type is primarily associated with Schedule+.

SCD	File extension: SCD
	File type:	contacts schedule file

What is an SCD file?

SCD files mostly belong to Schedule+ by Microsoft. SCD is a "Substation Configuration Descriptor" file and a part of the Substation Configuration Language (or SCL). Defined in the IEC 61850 standard for layered communications in substations, SCL outlines the parameters that have to be satisfied when setting up individual electrical substation devices to be used as a combined and cohesive system. There are multiple types of SCL files depending on their purpose. Structure: SCD ("Substation Configuration Descriptor") is a type of SCL file that contains information describing the whole substation. Out of the standard SCL file template, and SCD file contains the following parts:

"Substation" - describes different elements of a substation, such as devices, connections, etc.
"Communication" - defines different communication points, such as sub-networks and access points.
"IED" ("Intelligent Electronic Device") - defines information related to the IED.
"DataTypeTemplates" - describes information related to logical devices and nodes, along with other related data.

Related files: Other SCL file types include:

ICD - "IED Capability Description"
SSD - "System Specification Description"
CID - "Configured IED Description"
IID - "Instantiated IED Description"
SED - "System Exchange Description"

How to open SCD files

You need a suitable software like Schedule+ to open an SCD file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SCD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SCD file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert SCD files:

Schedule+ by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SCD files are often referred to as Schedule+ data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Data Rescue (saved scan file) by ProSoft
ProSoft Data Rescue is a data recovery software developed for recovering important files, detecting malware, monitoring computers, and creating backups. It is designed to run on macOS and Windows platforms. SCD file is a scan log file that stores information about deleted files identified on a scanned volume. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: User Guide, Support, Data Rescue Wiki
Scribus (document file) by Scribus
Scribus is a multi-platform open-source professional page layout design software for various operating systems. This desktop publishing software supports professional publishing features like CMYK color, separations, ICC color management, and PDF creation. The SCD file stores document created in Scribus. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Manual, Support, Scribus on Wikipedia
Systems Management Server (site control deletion file) by Microsoft
Microsoft Systems Management Server is developed for managing large groups of Windows-based computer systems. This software provides remote control, patch management, software distribution, operating system deployment, network access protection, etc. It is evolved to System Center Management Pack. The SCD file is a site control deletion file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: ScienceDirect Article, Guide, Wikipedia Article
TurboTax (tax schedule list file) by Intuit
TurboTax is a software package developed by Intuit for the preparation of USA income tax returns. SCD file is a plain text file that contains a complete list of tax forms and schedules supported by the version of TurboTax that exported the file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Tax Articles and Tips, Support, TurboTax on Wikipedia

SCD format details:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the SCD files looks like this:

The SCD extension is very commonly used. This SCD file itself is among the most popular common file types and includes very many different file formats. The two most common formats are as follows:

15% of all SCD files internally use the ZIP format, so multiple files are compressed and stored together in one SCD file. Most often they are 1 to 160 compressed files. You can see the included files and images by renaming the file extension to .zip and then double-clicking it. SCD files are between 31 KB and 70 MB in size. The following keywords are characteristic: bFV0, cd`i and jWjc~. Examples of file names are units.scd or textures.scd. Files like these have the following tags: objects, projectiles, ambience, revamp, mods, experimental, editor, props and pack.
20% of all SCD files internally utilize the XML file format. The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a simple text-based format for representing structured information: documents, webpages, data, configuration, books, transactions, invoices, and much more. XML defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. These files contain text and words, not binary data. The file size is in the range of 27 KB to 76 MB. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>, <SCL xmlns="http://www.iec.ch/61850/2003/SCL", http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance, xsi, schemaLocation and SCL SCL. These files are attributed to station.

All the rest of the SCD files (65%) have different formats, often e.g. SCODL image, SCD Square Enix Sound Container File, HDF5, JFIF, ACC, INFO, AhnLab, PIONEERPEB, Ser and ELMER. The category is card, archive, update, data, agenda, design, music or form. If you want to find out what your SCD file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for SCD File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

scd1, smd, sdc, bp, scodl, zip, scl, enc, scm, cr2, ssd, sce, xml, scb, exe, dll, rar, ds_store

Related links:

Microsoft Schedule+ on Wikipedia

Mime type:

application/x-msschedule, application/vnd.scribus, text/x-gfm

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7, FileType: Microsoft Schedule+ 7.0 Application, AppName: Microsoft Schedule+ for Windows 95

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7, FileType: Microsoft Schedule+ 7.0 Application, AppName: schdpl32
EXEFile: schdpl32.exe

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7, FileType: Microsoft Schedule+ Application, AppName: Microsoft Schedule+ for Windows 95
EXEFile: SCHDPL32.EXE

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\Office10\1033\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\1033\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\1036\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\1040\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\1043\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\2070\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\schdpl32.exe %1

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Outlook\OFFICE11\1033\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\Office10\1033\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\Office\1033\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~4\Office\3082\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~3\Office\1043\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\1044\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\Office10\1025\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~3\Office10\3082\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~3\Office\1033\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\1046\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\Office10\1042\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\Office10\1028\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\3082\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office 2003\OFFICE11\1033\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\1061\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~4\Office\1031\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\Office10\1041\SCHDPL32.EXE '%1'

ProgramID: SchedulePlus.Application.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~4\Office10\1041\SCHDPL32.EXE \'%1\'

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an scd contacts schedule file is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SCD files

Associate the SCD file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open contacts schedule files. Because only the current version supports the latest SCD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Schedule+ update.
To make sure that your SCD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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