Tips to open FFS file
Can't open the FFS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FFS files as well as a list of programs that support FFS files.
FFS file extension
| File Name |
FME Desktop Feature Store Format |
| File Developer |
Safe Software |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The FFS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FFS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FFS file on each system platform.
What is FFS file?
The file in the FFS format belongs to the GIS Files category. It was designed by Safe Software. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. FME Desktop Feature Store Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use FME Desktop to handle this file. This is a program created by Safe Software Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use TatukGIS Viewer in case FME Desktop cannot be used.
How to open FFS file?
An often recurring problem with FME Desktop Feature Store Format is that FFS is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open FFS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FFS file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install FME Desktop
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that FME Desktop is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name FME Desktop into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support FFS files.
Programs to open FFS file
Remember to download programs supporting FFS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FME Desktop with FFS files
If, despite the installed application, the FFS file does not start in the FME Desktop application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the FFS file with the FME Desktop program.
Step 3. Update FME Desktop to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the FME Desktop program, it is possible that FME Desktop Feature Store Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Safe Software Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FFS file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the FFS file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FFS file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected FFS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FFS files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FFS files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Safe Software, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted FFS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the FFS file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the FFS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FFS file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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