What is a .TLDR file?
A .TLDR file is a type of file specifically used for storing drawings made in tldraw, which is a free and open-source application designed for whiteboarding. This means you can use tldraw to create visual content like diagrams, sketches, and notes, similar to what you might do on a physical whiteboard.
The content inside a .TLDR file is written in JSON format. JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation, and it's a way of formatting data that's easy for both humans and computers to read. In the case of a .TLDR file, this JSON-formatted text includes all the necessary details to recreate the drawing. It contains information about the lines, shapes, text, images, and other visual elements that make up the drawing. Additionally, it stores metadata, which is data about the data, such as the name of the drawing and the version of the tldraw app that was used to create it.
To view or edit a .TLDR file, you can use several different programs: 1. **Vim**: This is a highly configurable text editor built to enable efficient text editing. It is available through command-line interfaces. 2. **Microsoft Notepad**: This is a simple text editor included with all versions of Microsoft Windows. It allows you to open and edit text files, including .TLDR files. 3. **Apple TextEdit**: Similar to Notepad but for macOS, TextEdit is included with the operating system and can handle various types of text files. 4. **Any text editor**: Besides the specific ones mentioned, any basic text editor can open a .TLDR file because it is essentially a text file in JSON format. 5. **Web**: You can also use the tldraw app directly in your web browser to open and edit .TLDR files. This might be the most straightforward way to work with these files since tldraw is specifically designed to handle them.
Using these tools, you can open a .TLDR file to view the drawing or make changes to it. If you're using a text editor, you'll see the structured JSON data, but to visualize the drawing as it was intended, opening the file in tldraw itself is recommended.
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