FCX File Extension

What is FCX file?

Full format name of files that use FCX extension is Vax VMS Compressed Data Format. Files with FCX extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FCX file format, along with 236 other file formats, belongs to the Compressed Files category. Flow Charting is by far the most used program for working with FCX files. On the official website of Patton&Patton developer not only will you find detailed information about theFlow Charting software, but also about FCX and other supported file formats.

Programs which support FCX file extension

Programs that can handle FCX files are as follows. Files with FCX suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 07/22/2020

How to open file with FCX extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FCX files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with FCX files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Flow Charting software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports FCX files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Flow Charting and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FCX files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Flow Charting installed is by going to developer’s website (Patton&Patton) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Flow Charting

If you already have Flow Charting installed on your systems and FCX files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why FCX files are not compatible with Flow Charting. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Flow Charting.

Step 3. Associate Vax VMS Compressed Data Format files with Flow Charting

After installing Flow Charting (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open FCX files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FCX file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Flow Charting is installed, check the Always use this app to open FCX files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FCX file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Flow Charting and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FCX extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the FCX for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the FCX file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the FCX file for viruses or malware

If the FCX is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the FCX file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. FCX file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the FCX file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the FCX file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Vax VMS Compressed Data Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Flow Charting

If the systems has insufficient resources to open FCX files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Vax VMS Compressed Data Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FCX files affecting older versions of given software.

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