Opening TFX Files

The TFX file type is primarily associated with Bolt.

TFXFile Extension TFX
File extension: TFX
File type:  game effects settings file

What is a TFX file?

TFX files mostly belong to Bolt by Avalanche Software. TFX is the file extension associated with a Pro Tools Eleven Rack preset file. Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation (DAW) developed by Avid. Eleven Rack is a guitar recording system that is designed to be integrated with Pro Tools and extends the functionality of the DAW. The Eleven Rack interface has now been discontinued. TFX files store settings for Eleven Rack rigs. To save an Eleven Rack preset, open the Eleven Rack window in Pro Tools and click on the SAVE dropdown menu. Then select Save to Computer or Save All Rigs to Computer. Save to Computer will save the current rig preset as a TFX file. Save All Rigs to Computer will save all rig presets to a folder. To load an existing Eleven Rack preset, open the Eleven Rack window in Pro Tools, right-click the current preset name and select Load from Computer. Then select the desired TFX file.

How can I open a TFX file?

You need a suitable software like Bolt to open a TFX file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your TFX file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TFX file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert TFX files:

  1. Bolt by Avalanche Software
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TFX files are often referred to as Bolt games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Traffix (data file) by Dowling Associates
    Traffix is a discontinued interactive traffic impact analysis software developed by Dowling Associates for IBM personal computers. It was intended for traffic planners and engineers to conduct traffic forecasting studies. The TFX file is a Traffix data file. It is an obsolete and no longer supported file format. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: TRAFFIX - Trademark Information, Dowling Associates Information, TRAFFIX Information from Internet Archive
  3. Winamp (audio file) by Radionomy
    Winamp is a media player originally developed by Nullsoft for Windows operating systems, but today is owned by Radionomy. The TFX file is an audio file created in TFMX (The Final Musicsystem eXtended) format. This file format is created by Chris Hülsbeck for Amiga computer games. The TFXfile can be played by Winamp using the appropriate plugin. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: Forum Thread, Tool for Playing TFX Songs From Turrican II Game, Winamp Plugin

Technical Data for TFX File Extension

File classification:
Game
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Deli.TFX
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DeliPlayer\deliplayer.exe


a tfx game effects settings file is a special file format by Avalanche Software and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TFX files

  • Associate the TFX file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open game effects settings files. Because only the current version supports the latest TFX file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Avalanche Software manufacturer website after an available Bolt update.
  • To make sure that your TFX file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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