Opening an FCA File

The FCA file type is primarily associated with FlukeView Forms.

FCAFile Extension FCA
File extension: FCA
File type:  data archive

What is an FCA file?

FCA files mostly belong to FlukeView Forms. The FCA file format is not a single standard but has several uses. In one case, it is a file created by Fluke PowerLog 430 instruments and stored as a Microsoft Compound file. These files hold power analysis data and are handled using FlukeView Forms. For further details on electrical-testing products, visit the Fluke website.
In another case, an FCA file is a compressed archive that uses the ZIP format. This type is used to bundle game data and is sometimes associated with automotive systems issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
There is also a variant where the FCA file functions as an encrypted PDF or as a container for compressed PDF files. These files serve to protect documents while grouping them into one archive.

  • Fluke Analysis Data: Electrical-measurement data stored in a compound file.
  • Compressed Game Data: ZIP-based archives that bundle game files.
  • Encrypted PDF Archive: Secure or grouped PDF documents.

How to open an FCA file

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

  1. FlukeView Forms
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FCA files are often referred to as FlukeView Forms data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Omnis Web Client (Form Cache) by Raining Data
    Omnis Web Client is a browser plug-in and component-based technology that lets you create applications for the Web or your intranet. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 82 01 00 20 00 00 00 20 00.

FCA file format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our examination of the FCA files comes to the following conclusion:

The FCA file type mainly uses a defined FCA format. The two most popular formats are as follows:

All other FCA files (5%) have no uniform format. If you want to find out what your FCA file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for FCA File Extension

File classification:
Data
Identifier:
Hex: 82 01 00 20 00 00 00 20 00 (provided by TrID database)
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: FCryptArchive
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Crypto Systems\FineCrypt\arcviewer.exe


an fca data archive is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FCA files

  • Associate the FCA file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open data archives. Because only the current version supports the latest FCA file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available FlukeView Forms update.
  • To make sure that your FCA file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .FCA file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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