Opening an FRT File

The FRT file type is primarily associated with Gforth.

FRTFile Extension FRT
File extension: FRT
File type:  source code

What is an FRT file

FRT files mostly belong to Gforth by Gforth Team. FRT is one of the filename extensions assigned to files containing source code written in Forth programming language. It contains a sequence of commands which Forth compilers such as GForth compile to threaded code. Threaded code is similar to, but faster than bytecode. Although FRT is a valid Forth source code file extension, most Forth implementations save source code in FTH, F, or FS files. Code compiled from an FRT file is primarily used in embedded systems (Open Firmware boot loader) and astronomy applications. Any plain text or code editor can create and edit FRT source code.

How can I open an FRT file?

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

  1. Gforth by Gforth Team
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FRT files are often referred to as Gforth developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. FoxPro (report) by Microsoft
    FoxPro is a discontinued integrated database development environment and language. It uses an FRT file to save a text-encoded report. This file format is classified as Simple text file.

FRT format details:

To view or edit FRT files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. 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. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our examination of the FRT files comes to the following conclusion:

The FRT file type is a very commonly used file extension and is used by many programs, each with its own file format. The file formats most commonly found in FRT files are:

All the rest of the FRT files (94%) have different formats. Tagged as invoice, icbil, bill, print, list or detail. If you want to find out what your FRT file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for FRT File Extension

File classification:
Developer
Related files:
frx, fxp, linear, frf, cdx, fpt, frp, dbf, fr, ftr, zip, atn, lbx, exe, rtf, prg, rpt, rar, txt, mem
Mime type:

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: IForm.Tabella

ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.Report
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\microsoft visual studio\vfp98\vfp6.exe -SHELL

ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.Report.5
EXEFile: C:\DevStudio\VFP\VFP.EXE -SHELL

ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.Report
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual FoxPro 8\vfp8.exe -SHELLOPEN %1

ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.Report
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Vfp9\vfp9.exe -SHELLOPEN

ProgramID: M2M.frtFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VFP\vfp8r.dll

ProgramID: MapRouteSettingsFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AUTOAT~1\Mapa.exe

ProgramID: MapRouteSettingsFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cartall\Autoatlas Polski\MAPA.EXE


an frt source code is a special file format by Gforth Team and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FRT files

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