Opening an FFE File

The FFE file type is primarily associated with ForceFeedback Effect Editor.

FFE	File extension: FFE
	File type:	data file

What is an FFE file?

FFE files mostly belong to ForceFeedback Effect Editor. FFE files are used mainly for storing force feedback effects in haptic devices. They use the RIFF structure to organize data and are created by the ForceFeedback Effect Editor (Racer.net).
This format can also hold antenna far field information. Some files using this extension are data files that store antenna radiation patterns for simulation work with Altair Feko (Altair Feko).
Key details compiled by FilExt.com:

Force feedback data that drives haptic responses in various hardware.

RIFF-based structure similar to that used in common multimedia files.

Antenna simulation data for far field radiation patterns.

FilExt.com tip: Please use the proper editor for each use: the ForceFeedback Effect Editor for haptic effects and Altair Feko for antenna simulations, as these tools correctly interpret the binary structure.

How to open FFE files

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

ForceFeedback Effect Editor
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FFE files are often referred to as ForceFeedback Effect Editor data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
DirectInput (Force Feedback Effect) by Microsoft Corporation
FFE files are created using FEdit from the DirectX SDK. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 52 49 46 46 00 00 00 00 46 4F 52 43 5C 77 7E 19 BA 34 D3 11 AB D5 00 C0 4F 8E C6 27 4C 49 53 54, ASCII: RIFF....FORC\w~..4......O..'LIST. Related links: MSDN Article

FFE file format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Below is our analysis of the FFE files:

The FFE file extension is not common and mainly uses a special format. The file formats most commonly found in FFE files are:

75% of all FFE files are Microsoft DirectInput Force Feedback Effect files, which are using the popular RIFF file format. RIFF files store data in tagged chunks. There are primarily used to store multimedia such as sound and video. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. FFE files can be up to 3 KB in size, but are often around 230 bytes - 710 bytes. The file type was primarily used more than 10 years ago. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. 'LIST, FORC\w~, RIFF and data. A common filename is L2ForecF.ffe. Such files are related to vibrate and back.
15% of all FFE files start with the bytes ##File Type: Far , which are crucial for this file format. These files are text files and can therefore be read using a text editor. The file size is in the range of 460 KB to 22 MB. The keywords ##File Format, ##File Type: Far field, Date, File exported, version, Name and Source are typical for these files. These files are attributed to field.

All other FFE files (10%) have no consistent format, the following 3 formats can be found: SQL. Files like these are sometimes linked to dlcfg. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your FFE file!

Technical Data for FFE File Extension

File classification:

Data

Identifier:

Hex: 52 49 46 46 00 00 00 00 46 4F 52 43 5C 77 7E 19 BA 34 D3 11 AB D5 00 C0 4F 8E C6 27 4C 49 53 54, ASCII: RIFF....FORC\w~..4......O..'LIST (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

eff, i10, exe, rpmsg, png, wav, avi, bin, dat

Related links:

MSDN Article

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: FEdit.Document, FileType: FEdit Document, AppName: fedit

ProgramID: FEdit.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1.0SD\UTILIT~1\fedit.exe /dde

ProgramID: FEdit.Document
EXEFile: D:\DX90SDK\UTILIT~1\fedit.exe /dde

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

How to solve problems with FFE files

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