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The XML-formatted SDAT files have an extension of ".xsdat". To view the file as XML you need to open the file with your browser or an XML viewer/editor.   For convenience you should associate the .xsdat extension with this application so it will be used during subsequent viewing; see the "Application File Association83268620".

Note:The Style Sheet (sensor_data.xsl) must be at the same folder level as the .xsdat file.

Here are configuration and usage instructions for the most popular Web Browsers.

FireFox

(1) In a new tab, type or paste about:config in the address bar and press Enter/Return. Click the button promising to be careful or accepting the risk.

(2) In the search box above the list, type or paste security.fileuri.strict_origin_policy and pause while the list is filtered

(3) Double-click the security.fileuri.strict_origin_policy preference to switch the value from true to false

  • Drag-and-drop the .xsdat file in to FireFox.

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  • Configure IE to display the .xsdat (one-time only).
    • Open IE -> Tools -> Internet Options.
    • Select the "Advanced" tab, and scroll down to the "Security" section.
    • Select "Allow active content to run in files on My Computer".
    • Select "OK", and then restart IE.
  • Drag-and-drop the .xsdat file in to IE.

Chrome

  • Rename the file extension from .xsdat file to .xml.
  • Drag-and-drop the .xsdat file in to ChromeIs currently not supported.
  • Due to security concerns, Google Chrome blocks XML files from accessing local style sheets.

Safari

  • Rename the file extension from .xsdat file to .xml.
  • Right-click the .xsdat file and use "Open With" to select Safari.

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Refer to the instructions in "Quick Start Instructions83268620" for Web Browser configurations. Or if you prefer, you can obtain a 3rd-party XML viewer/editor; Aptina has verified the following free viewer/editor from Microsoft:

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