Tips to open FO file

Can't open the FO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FO files as well as a list of programs that support FO files.

FO file extension

File Name XSL-FO Form
File Category Data Files

The FO file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FO file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is FO file?

The FO file has been categorized as Data Files. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. XSL-FO Form is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is oXygen XML Editor. This was created by SyncRO Soft Ltd.. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the FO file. The 602XML Form Designer, DIGIFORMS Document Designer, Digiform Document Designer, 602XML Filler programs will also handle the file when the oXygen XML Editor program does not fulfill its role.

How to open FO file?

The main problem with XSL-FO Form is that the FO file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file FO 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 FO 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 oXygen XML Editor

In this case, you should first verify that the oXygen XML Editor application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name oXygen XML Editor 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 FO files.

Step 2. Create association of oXygen XML Editor with FO files

If, despite the installed application, the FO file does not start in the oXygen XML Editor application, you must create a file association. 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. 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 FO file with the oXygen XML Editor application.

Step 3. Update oXygen XML Editor to the latest version

If, despite the association of the oXygen XML Editor program with the XSL-FO Form file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the SyncRO Soft Ltd. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FO 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 suggests truncating the FO 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FO or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected FO 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 FO 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FO files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FO 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the FO file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the FO file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FO file again. However, some background programs may block the FO file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.