Sorts of FMT Files

Leading FMT Type

.FMT

File Name:	.fmt
Type:	FoxPro Format File

FMT file is a format settings file created by FoxPro, which is a database development system. It contains settings referenced by FoxPro that allow to specify data formats and validate data entered into FoxPro tables.

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Settings Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.fmt

Software Programs That Open The FoxPro Format File:

Microsoft Visual FoxPro by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

More FMT Files

.FMT

File Name:	.fmt
Type:	WinRAR Format File

FMT is an application support file used by WinRAR. It contains data used to support various compression formats in the software.

Organization:	Winrar
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open WinRAR Format File Files:

WinRAR by Eugene Roshal

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

.FMT

File Name:	.fmt
Type:	Lotus 1-2-3 File

FMT have been used in old Lotus 1-2-3 for MS-DOS for one of its default file types.

Organization:	IBM
Class:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Lotus 1-2-3 File Files:

Lotus 1-2-3 by IBM

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.FMT

File Name:	.fmt
Type:	Pro/ENGINEER File

FMT file stores various data for internal purposes used by Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D CAD/CAM modeling software for Microsoft Windows.

Organization:	PTC
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Pro/ENGINEER File Files:

Pro/ENGINEER by PTC

Compatible with:

Windows

.FMT

File Name:	.fmt
Type:	ENVI Tape Script File

FMT file stores tape script created and used by ENVI, a geospatial software for Microsoft Windows that allows users to process and analyze digital GIS images.

Organization:	Exelis Inc.
Class:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open ENVI Tape Script File Files:

ENVI by Exelis Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding FMT Issues

Issues Opening FMT Files

Microsoft Visual FoxPro is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your FMT file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open FMT Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Visual FoxPro for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your FMT with Microsoft Visual FoxPro, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When another FMT application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro is Installed

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro isn't able to open your FoxPro Format File file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Microsoft Visual FoxPro version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your FoxPro Format File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Visual FoxPro than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of FMT file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Primarily, problems experienced when opening FMT files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro installed on your computer.

Additional FMT Opening Issues

You can still experience errors opening FMT files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening FMTs. Additional factors include:

• FMT file type Registry entries are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry FMT description
• Partial installation of Microsoft Visual FoxPro that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your FMT file
• The FMT is infected with a virus
• Device drivers for FMT-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your FoxPro Format File file