Tips to open FMI file
Can't open the FMI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FMI files as well as a list of programs that support FMI files.
FMI file extension
| File Name |
FME Include Format |
| File Developer |
Safe Software |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The FMI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FMI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FMI file on each system platform.
What is FMI file?
The FMI file has been categorized as GIS Files. The author of this format is Safe Software. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. FME Include 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. The main program that supports this format is FME Desktop. This was created by Safe Software Inc..
How to open FMI file?
An often recurring problem with FME Include Format is that FMI is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file FMI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FMI 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. This can be achieved by typing FME Desktop into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FMI files.
Programs to open FMI file
Remember to download programs supporting FMI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FME Desktop with FMI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FMI file to open in the FME Desktop application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FMI file with the FME Desktop application.
Step 3. Update FME Desktop to the latest version
If, however, after binding FME Desktop with FME Include Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Safe Software Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FMI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the FMI file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FMI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected FMI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FMI file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FMI file corruption. 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.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FMI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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 FMI file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FMI file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FMI file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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