Tips to open FTM file
Can't open the FTM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FTM files as well as a list of programs that support FTM files.
FTM file extension
| File Name |
Micrografx Font Format |
| File Category |
Font Files |
The FTM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FTM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FTM file on each system platform.
What is FTM file?
The file in the FTM format belongs to the Font Files category. Font Files consists of 109 similar files. Micrografx Font 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 iGrafx Designer. This was created by Corel Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The iGrafx FlowCharter programs will also handle the file when the iGrafx Designer program does not fulfill its role.
How to open FTM file?
An often recurring problem with Micrografx Font Format is that FTM is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file FTM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FTM 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 iGrafx Designer
In this case, you should first verify that the iGrafx Designer application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing iGrafx Designer 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 FTM with iGrafx Designer. Below is a list of programs that support the file FTM.
Programs to open FTM file
Remember to download programs supporting FTM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of iGrafx Designer with FTM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FTM file to open in the iGrafx Designer 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 FTM file with the iGrafx Designer application.
Step 3. Update iGrafx Designer to the latest version
If, despite the association of the iGrafx Designer program with the Micrografx Font Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Corel Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FTM 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. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the FTM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 FTM file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected FTM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FTM file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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 FTM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, 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 FTM 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the FTM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FTM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FTM file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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