Opening an FMT File

The FMT file type is primarily associated with Visual FoxPro.

FMT	File extension: FMT
	File type:	data format file

What is an FMT file?

FMT files mostly belong to Visual FoxPro by Microsoft. FMT files are database format files. This extension is primarily associated with Microsoft FoxPro, a text-based procedure and object-oriented programming language and database management system (DBMS). The data formats that are used by this language are enumerated in an FMT file.

Main usage: The data formats stored in FMT files are used to validate data entered by users in FoxPro program. Thus, the FMT files are used as settings or reference files by programs like FoxPro or Visual FoxPro while creating databases or tables etc.
Associations:
- WinRAR, a compression and decompression tool, uses FMT files to store different data related to different compression formats. These files are stored in the Format directory of WinRAR installation.
- A Computer Assisted Design CAD program Pro-engineer uses FMT extension for its format files that are used to store different CAD formats.
- Format files associated with Sansa, a portable media player, uses FMT extension. These files are used for playback of audio recordings.
- Ox, an object-oriented matrix language and statistical system, uses FMT files for storing gauss matrix data.

How to open an FMT file

You need a suitable software like Visual FoxPro to open an FMT 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 FMT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FMT 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 FMT files:

Visual FoxPro by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FMT files are often referred to as Visual FoxPro settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Cardbox (Cardbox database file) by Cardbox
Cardbox is a program used to create custom databases on Microsoft Windows. The program supports complete customizability as well as a variety of data formats. FMT files are used by Cardbox to store databases. This file format is classified as Database. Related links: Documentation, Knowledge Base
Creo Elements/Pro (data file) by Parametric Technology
Creo Elements/Pro is a 3D product design product, featuring productivity tools that promote best practices in design while ensuring compliance with your industry and company standards. The program uses FMT files to store various data for internal use. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: PTC Creo Elements/Pro
dBASE IV Format File (data format file) by dataBased Intelligence
This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: dBase
Lotus 1-2-3 (settings file) by IBM
Lotus 1-2-3 was a spreadsheet program developed by Lotus Software, which was later acquired by IBM. The program was designed for computers running the MS-DOS operating system, a predecessor of Microsoft Windows. FMT files were likely used to store settings data for use by the Lotus 1-2-3. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Lotus 1-2-3
Oracle Text Form Format
Ox (gauss matrix data file) by Jurgen A Doornik
Ox is an object-oriented statistical system with a powerful matrix language at its core. The program is available on most popular operating systems, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, and several Unix platforms. Ox uses FMT files to store gauss matrix data. This file format is classified as Data.
Schedule+ (print file) by Microsoft
Schedule+ was a program developed by Microsoft as a time management tool. The program is obsolete and no longer supported by Microsoft, it has been replaced by Microsoft Outlook. Schedule+ used FMT files to store document data for use when printing. This file format is classified as Page Layout. Related links: Microsoft Schedule+
Style Sheet by Sprint

FMT format details:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below is our analysis of the FMT files:

FMT is a very common file type and has no uniform or dominant file format. However, the following two file formats are common:

20% of all FMT files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "08 00 02 00" at the beginning. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The files are often between 13 KB and 38 KB in size. The file type is old but is used even today. These files are often associated with label, laferniere, yogurt, pressed, carton, lemon and leova.
9% of all FMT files start with the bytes 00 00 02 00 crucial for this file format. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. Most of these files are 460 bytes to 4 KB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as SYMB.

The remaining 71% of all FMT files are files with no common format, often e.g. config, UTF-16 (LE), UTF-8, XML, Time, stride, TYPE, Object and Format. These files are often connected to format, coredirector, bikom, bulk, sekonic, database, autotbl, payable, export, iouse or store. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your FMT file!

Technical Data for FMT File Extension

File classification:

Settings

Related files:

wk1, pairs, txt, ib, ymt, zip, pdf, fmf, ftm, bak, ini, dll, max, dbf, png, rar, csv, jpg, smi, erwin, win, slm, mpr

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, audio/x-mod

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: OASYS.View.fmt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OasView8\Viewer\Programs\Oasysvw.exe

an fmt data format file is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FMT files

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