FMW File Extension

What is FMW file?

FMW filename suffix is mostly used for FME Workbench Format files. Safe Software defined the FME Workbench Format format standard. Files with FMW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FMW file format, along with 255 other file formats, belongs to the GIS Files category. The software recommended for managing FMW 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 FMW files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FMW file extension

The following listing features FMW-compatible programs. Files with FMW 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 FMW extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FMW files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with FMW 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. Get the FME Desktop

Problems with opening and working with FMW files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FMW files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the FME Desktop developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FMW files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. 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. Verify the you have the latest version of FME Desktop

If you already have FME Desktop installed on your systems and FMW files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why FMW files are not compatible with FME Desktop. The most recent version of FME Desktop is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FMW files to FME Desktop

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FMW files with latest version of FME Desktop you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FMW file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• 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 FMW files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the FMW file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FMW extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper FMW file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The FMW may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the FMW 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 FMW file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the FMW file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with FMW extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the FME Workbench Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle FME Desktop

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FMW extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with FME Workbench Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the FMW files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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