Open MDE file

The most commonly used .mde file type: MS Access compiled database

What is mde file? Understanding and opening mde files

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.mde file type #1: MS Access compiled database

Compiled MS Access databases from older versions of the software can be identified by the mde file extension.

Further details

MDE file is a compiled database file created by Microsoft Access, a relational database management system. It contains the application code and all the database objects such as forms, queries, and reports, but with all editable source code removed.

MDE file format is used for distributing applications to users who do not need to change the design of the program. It allows the developer to protect the original source code from being viewed or modified, while still allowing users to use the application. In addition, MDE files run faster and provide some level of security because they are compiled. However, they cannot be converted back to the original MDB format (Microsoft Access Database), which is the format used for creating and editing Access databases.

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Microsoft Access

A relational database management system from Microsoft Office

.mde file type #2: ArchiCAD educational version module

An mde file extension is related to the ArchiCAD, a CAD/CAM modeling tool. An mde file stores educational version module.

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The mde file extension is associated with the ArchiCAD, a CAD and CAM modeling tool for Microsoft Windows operating system developed by Graphisoft.

The mde file stores educational version module data.

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ArchiCAD

One of the architecture CAD software programs

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