Tips to open FODG file

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

FODG file extension

File Name OpenDocument Flat XML Drawing
File Developer OpenOffice.org Project Team
File Category Graphic Files

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

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is FODG file?

The file with the extension FODG is the Graphic Files file type. It was designed by OpenOffice.org Project Team. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. OpenDocument Flat XML Drawing is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The NotePad++ text editor application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Notepad++ Team. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the FODG file. The Apache OpenOffice, LibreOffice, OpenOffice.org Draw, Windows Notepad programs will also handle the file when the NotePad++ text editor program does not fulfill its role.

How to open FODG file?

The main problem with OpenDocument Flat XML Drawing is that the FODG file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that FODG files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FODG 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 NotePad++ text editor

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that NotePad++ text editor is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name NotePad++ text editor into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file FODG.

Step 2. Create association of NotePad++ text editor with FODG files

If, despite the installed application, the FODG file does not start in the NotePad++ text 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. 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 set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the NotePad++ text editor application as the default for handling the FODG file.

Step 3. Update NotePad++ text editor to the latest version

If, despite the association of the NotePad++ text editor program with the OpenDocument Flat XML Drawing file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Notepad++ Team website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FODG file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the FODG file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our FODG file. Sometimes virus-infected FODG files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FODG 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FODG file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting OpenOffice.org Project Team, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted FODG 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. It is best to move FODG to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FODG file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.