FMI File Extension

What is FMI file?

Full format name of files that use FMI extension is FME Include Format. Safe Software defined the FME Include Format format standard. FMI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. FMI file belongs to the GIS Files category just like 255 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports FMI files is FME Desktop. Software named FME Desktop was created by Safe Software Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FMI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FMI file extension

The following listing features FMI-compatible programs. Files with FMI extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with FMI extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FMI files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to FME Include Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install FME Desktop

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports FMI files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the FME Desktop developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download FME Desktop installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Safe Software Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of FME Desktop and update if needed

If you already have FME Desktop installed on your systems and FMI 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. If you have an older version of FME Desktop installed, it may not support FMI format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using FME Desktop.

Step 3. Assign FME Desktop to FMI files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FMI files with latest version of FME Desktop you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the FMI with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the FME Desktop installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FMI files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FMI extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select FME Desktop and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FMI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the FMI file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the FMI file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the FMI file for viruses or malware

If the FMI is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the FMI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with FMI extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the FMI file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the FMI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the FME Include Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle FME Desktop

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with FME Include Format file. It may be the case that the FMI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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