How to open and view a deadlock graph .xdl file with SSMS ?

How to open and view a deadlock .xdl file with SSMS ?

Solution 1 :

1. On the File menu in SQL Server Management Studio, point to Open, and then click File.
2. In the Open File dialog box, select your .xdl file & click open.

Solution 2 :

1. Go to the directory, you have saved your deadlock graph .xdl file.
2. Right click on .xdl file > Go to Open With Option > Select SQL Server Management Studio