.TIMESTAMP File Extension

Geodatabase Timestamp File

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Category	GIS Files
Format	.TIMESTAMP
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What is an TIMESTAMP file?

A Geodatabase Timestamp file (.TIMESTAMP) is used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to store timestamp data related to spatial features within a geodatabase.

More Information.

Initially introduced to facilitate the recording of temporal data alongside spatial information within geodatabases, aiding in temporal analysis and data versioning.

Origin Of This File.

Geodatabases are commonly used in GIS for storing and managing spatial data. Timestamp files within these databases serve to record when specific spatial features were created, modified, or accessed. They play a crucial role in data management and analysis within GIS environments.

File Structure Technical Specification.

Format: The exact structure can vary based on the specific GIS software and database management system (DBMS) being used.
Data: Typically stores timestamp information in a format compatible with the DBMS used (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).

How to Convert the File?

Windows:

Using ArcGIS:
- Export the timestamp data as a CSV or Excel file from ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro.
- Use database management tools like SQL Server Management Studio to export data to other formats if stored in a DBMS.
Using QGIS:
- Import .TIMESTAMP data into QGIS.
- Export data to various formats like CSV, Excel, or shapefiles using QGIS tools.

Linux:

Using QGIS:
- Similar to Windows, import .TIMESTAMP data into QGIS.
- Export data to formats like CSV, Excel, or shapefiles using QGIS tools.
PostgreSQL/PostGIS:
- If data is stored in a PostgreSQL/PostGIS database, use pg_dump or database management GUI tools to export data to formats like CSV or shapefiles.

macOS:

Using QGIS:
- Install and use QGIS on macOS.
- Import .TIMESTAMP data and export to CSV, Excel, or other formats supported by QGIS.
Database Management Tools:
- Use tools compatible with macOS databases like PostgreSQL with PostGIS extensions to export data to CSV or other formats.

Android:

Android typically lacks direct support for .TIMESTAMP files. Use specialized GIS apps available on Google Play Store that support importing and exporting spatial data formats compatible with .TIMESTAMP.

iOS:

Similar to Android, iOS lacks native support for .TIMESTAMP files. Look for GIS apps on the App Store that support importing and exporting spatial data in compatible formats.

Others:

For other platforms, including niche operating systems or embedded systems, ensure compatibility with GIS software capable of importing .TIMESTAMP files.
Use database management tools compatible with the underlying database system (e.g., PostgreSQL) to export data to universally supported formats.