What's the FDS File?

By:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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FDS File Summary

Most FDS files can be viewed with five known software applications, typically JetForm FormFlow developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. It's main file type association is the JetForm FormFlow Data File format, but also includes three other rarely-seen file types. Although FDS files are traditionally categorized as Data Files, they can also be GIS Files or Game Files.

FDS files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. The Popularity Rating for FDS files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

To learn more about FDS files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening FDS files.

Low
Demand
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Known FDS Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Principal FDS Type

.FDS
Formatting:.fds
Group:JetForm FormFlow Data File

The FDS file extension is related to FormFlow, a line of electronic form products in the 90's. It contains some form of data.

Created by: Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Category:Data Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.fds

Software Programs That Open The JetForm FormFlow Data File:


JetForm FormFlow by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Alternative FDS Types

.FDS
Formatting:.fds
Group:FME Custom Format File

GIS data file created by FME Desktop, a suite of spatial ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) applications. It stores transformed spatial data in a custom format.

Created by: Safe Software
File Category:GIS Files

Software Programs That Open FME Custom Format File Files:


FME Desktop by Safe Software

Compatible with:

Windows
.FDS
Formatting:.fds
Group:Nintendo FDS ROM

FDS is a game file used by emulation software for the Nintendo Family Computer Disk System. It saves a copy of the original game cartridge data, and allows playing the game on a PC with supporting emulators.

Created by: Nintendo
File Category:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Nintendo FDS ROM Files:


FCEUX by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Nestopia by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.FDS
Formatting:.fds
Group:Final Draft Secure Copy

FDS file extension is associated with the Final Draft screen writing software for Windows. It is secured and can not be edited.

Created by: Final Draft
File Category:Text Files

Software Programs That Open Final Draft Secure Copy Files:


Final Draft by Final Draft

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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FDS Demand


OS Hierarchy

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Understanding FDS Issues


Common Problems Opening FDS Files

JetForm FormFlow Disappeared

Double-clicking your FDS file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open FDS File". Customarily, this means that JetForm FormFlow is not installed on %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your FDS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your FDS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Wrong Version of JetForm FormFlow is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of JetForm FormFlow installed that's incompatible with your JetForm FormFlow Data File type. You will need to download a newer version of JetForm FormFlow if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your JetForm FormFlow Data File file was created by a newer version of JetForm FormFlow than you have on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your FDS, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Summary: Not having the right JetForm FormFlow version on your computer can cause problems opening FDS files.


Other FDS File Issues

Even with the correct version of JetForm FormFlow installed, you can still experience difficulties opening FDSs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening FDS files. Additional factors include:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for FDS
  • Corruption of the FDS file description inside the Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the FDS format
  • Your FDS can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Malware-tainted FDS file can't be opened
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your FDS file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your JetForm FormFlow Data File file

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