Is there a disk cataloger capable of interpreting the .cd file extension in CdTree Pro?
Is there a disk cataloger capable of interpreting the .cd file extension in CdTree Pro?
Are there any disk cataloger tools capable of interpreting the .cd volume image extension or file type generated by CdTree Pro? This is excellent software, though it has been discontinued for a long time, and I have a large database that was indexed or cataloged using it. I’m looking for some disk cataloging or indexing programs that could read its format to save me effort.
Any suggestions for free disk cataloging/indexing solutions, especially for data DVDs and external HDDs?
You may locate a comparable Visual Basic created project that accomplishes the same function, as .cd relies on it.
I think there is some confusion about file extensions in this thread. Let me explain. Multiple developers can (and often do) create software that use the same file extension, but completely different file formats. (
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) In fact, it's extremely unlikely that both ".CD" file types are the same between these 2 programs. They are completely incompatible.
Back to the original question: I think it's somewhat unlikely that you'll find another disk cataloging software that will be able to import the older .CD files from the outdated software. What I would do is try as many other disk cataloging programs as possible and see if they have an "import" option on them for .CD files. There's some sketchy software out there, so be careful. Maybe do this on a test system like a virtual machine.
A 2nd unlikely option: Unless you can find a programmer who wants to attempt to decode the file format and provide you a utility to convert it to another more recently used file format, you're probably out of luck.
You noticed the file format correctly. I also thought the app was made in Visual Basic. Probably won't be able to locate a comparable or updated project from that style of software, though that isn't too bad. Eventually, I can re-examine those discs using different cataloging tools when I'm back at home (I'm not living there anymore). It's a bit of a hassle and takes a lot of time, but okay...
I will definitely look into whether other software offers an import option and if it eventually accepts .cd extensions. As mentioned in my previous post, the last choice would be to re-scan those discs with updated software, just in case they remain readable and in good condition.
Could you recommend some cataloging or indexing software? I believe I have tried a few of them a while back. Such as Gentibus CD, VVV (Virtual Volumes View) and Disclib. Each had its own limitations and benefits, but if you have other suggestions or know better ones, feel free to share them.