Tips to open FME file
Can't open the FME file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FME files as well as a list of programs that support FME files.
FME file extension
| File Name |
FME Mapping Format |
| File Developer |
Safe Software |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The FME file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FME files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FME file on each system platform.
What is FME file?
The FME file has been categorized as GIS Files. It was designed by Safe Software. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. FME Mapping Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is FME Desktop. This was created by Safe Software Inc..
How to open FME file?
The most common problem when using FME Mapping Format is that a specific FME is not associated with the program. This causes the file FME to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FME 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
In this case, you should first verify that the FME Desktop application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing FME Desktop into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FME with FME Desktop. Below is a list of programs that support the file FME.
Programs to open FME file
Remember to download programs supporting FME files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FME Desktop with FME files
If, despite the installed application, the FME file does not start in the FME Desktop application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the FME Desktop application as the default for handling the FME file.
Step 3. Update FME Desktop to the latest version
If, however, after binding FME Desktop with FME Mapping Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Safe Software Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FME file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to FME files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our FME file. Sometimes virus-infected FME 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 FME files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FME files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Safe Software help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted FME files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the FME file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the FME file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FME 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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