since 2000
Opening a FORM File
The FORM file type is primarily associated with NetBeans.
What is a FORM file
FORM files mostly belong to NetBeans by Apache. A FORM file is a form created with NetBeans Java application development environment. It contains an XML-encoded representation of a graphical user interface form which is to be transpiled to Java code. FORM is also the filename extension of a graphical user interface form created with Gambas integrated development environment. Another type of FORM file is the container of a 3D print job prepared with PreForm. Print jobs prepared with PreForm are compatible with the Form 1, Form 1+, Form 2, Fuse 1, Form 3 and Form Cell line of 3D printers manufactured by Formlabs.
How to open FORM files
You need a suitable software like NetBeans to open a FORM 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 FORM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FORM 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 FORM files:
- NetBeans by Apache
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FORM files are often referred to as NetBeans page layouts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- 7-Zip (compressed data) by Igor Pavlov7-Zip is a cross-platform file compression and encryption program for 64 bit and 32 bit systems. It can open and extract data from a FORM file saved in ZIP archive compression format. This file format is classified as Compressed.
- Acrobat (data) by AdobeAcrobat is a cross-platform application for creating, signing, publishing, and editing documents in Portable Document Format. Such documents have PDF filename extension by default. However, Acrobat can open and edit a document saved in the same format with a different extension such as FORM. This file format is classified as Data.
- Apple II (data) by AppleApple II is a discontinued 8-bit desktop computer. Its Golden Orchard CD ROM contains data saved in a FORM file. This file format is classified as Data.
- Gambas (graphical user interface form) by Gambas DevelopersGambas is an integrated development environment and a dialect of BASIC programming language. It saves a graphical user interface form in a FORM file. This file format is classified as Page Layout.
- PreForm (3D print job) by FormlabsPreForm is a desktop application which prepares 3D models for printing. It uses a FORM file to save a print job which is ready for printing. This file format is classified as CAD.
FORM file format:
A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below you will find our evaluation of the FORM files:
The FORM file extension includes different formats for different programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:
- 45% of all FORM files internally utilize the XML file format. The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a simple text-based format for representing structured information: documents, webpages, data, configuration, books, transactions, invoices, and much more. XML defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. These files are plain text, which means they can be viewed with any text editor such as Windows Editor, Nano for Linux, and TextEdit for macOS. A typical file size is 13 KB. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>, <Properties>, <Form version="1.3" maxVersion="1.9" type="org.netbeans.modules.form.forminfo.JFrameFormInfo">, <Property name="defaultCloseOperation" type=" and class. Files like these are sometimes connected to dialog, frame, login, panel and page.
- 15% of all FORM files have the same signature AD 8F 46 6F 72 6D 6C 61 62 73 20 46 6F 72 6D. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The average file size is 3 MB with most files being between 280 KB and 15 MB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as PreForm, release, Formlabs Form and Formlabs Formp.
All other FORM files (40%) have different formats, such as PreForm 3D object container, Gambas form, ZIP, PDF, STF and FORM. Tagged as federal, return, application, foreign, extension, student or annual. You can get all the details of your FORM file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .form file to analyze" above.
Technical Data for FORM File Extension
File classification:
Page Layout
Related files:
Mime type:
a form graphical user interface form is a special file format by Apache and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with FORM files
- Associate the FORM file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open graphical user interface forms. Because only the current version supports the latest FORM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Apache manufacturer website after an available NetBeans update.
- To make sure that your FORM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .FORM file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.