All about FSS Files

The FSS file type is primarily associated with FactoryTalk Studio.

FSS	File extension: FSS
	File type:	project file

What is an FSS file

FSS files mostly belong to FactoryTalk Studio.

The FSS file is a project file used in industrial control systems. It stores settings, layout data, and configuration details for human-machine interface (HMI) designs. These files are built on a Microsoft Compound File structure, which allows multiple data streams to be embedded in a single file.

Key Usage Details:

HMI Design: They hold project and configuration data for systems like FactoryTalk Studio, letting engineers design and manage control panels.

Alternate Application: Some files follow a similar structure for systems such as Wonderware InTouch HMI, serving a related role in interface design.

Additional Variant: In other cases, the file may represent a Foss Electric Sample Set, used for sample management in electrical projects.

FilExt.com tips: These files require the corresponding software to open and edit. For example, FactoryTalk Studio from Rockwell Automation manages these files. Direct editing in a basic text editor is not advisable due to the binary format and embedded streams.

How do you open FSS files?

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

FactoryTalk Studio
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FSS files are often referred to as FactoryTalk Studio data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
File Split Pro
File Split Pro is a program that allows you to split up large files into smaller segments. It also has support for registering itself as a Windows Explorer Extension to make Splitting files easier.
Iomega Backup File Selection Set
Micrografx Picture Publisher 8 Register File
PaperPort (Slide Show) by ScanSoft Inc.
The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 53 53 42 4F 42, ASCII: SSBOB.

Technical Data for FSS File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

ftd, fts, fsc, fsg, hmi, ffs, fsp

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: FSS.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Iomega\IOMEGA~2\dtiom98.exe

ProgramID: SoftShop.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\505SOF~1\SoftShop.exe /dde

ProgramID: FSS.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Iomega\IOMEGA~1\dtiom98.exe

an fss project file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FSS files

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