Tips to open FMW file
Can't open the FMW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FMW files as well as a list of programs that support FMW files.
FMW file extension
| File Name |
FME Workbench Format |
| File Developer |
Safe Software |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The FMW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FMW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FMW file on each system platform.
What is FMW file?
The file in the FMW format belongs to the GIS Files category. The author of this format is Safe Software. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. FME Workbench Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is FME Desktop. This was created by Safe Software Inc..
How to open FMW file?
The most common problem when using FME Workbench Format is that a specific FMW is not associated with the program. This causes the file FMW 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 FMW 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. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name FME Desktop in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FMW with FME Desktop. Below is a list of programs that support the file FMW.
Programs to open FMW file
Remember to download programs supporting FMW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FME Desktop with FMW files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FMW file to open in the FME Desktop application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FMW file with the FME Desktop application.
Step 3. Update FME Desktop to the latest version
If, despite the association of the FME Desktop program with the FME Workbench Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest 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 FMW file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The FMW file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the FMW file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FMW file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected FMW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FMW files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FMW 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.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FMW files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the FMW file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FMW file again. However, some background programs may block the FMW file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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