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Basic information about FDT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FDT（*.FDT or *.fdt）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the FDT file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the FDT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FDT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FDT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FDT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FDT file?
  • How to open a FDT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FDT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FDT file?
  • How to convert FDT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FDT file format?


1.Detail information about FDT file extension: Lucene Field Data File

File type Lucene Field Data File Category Data Files
Developer Apache File format Binary
Description FDT file is a Lucene Field Data File developed by Apache. Data file used by Lucene, a text searching library written in Java; contains "stored fields," which are text strings that are saved in the search index; used for saving text that can be searched using the Lucene search engine.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FDT files

Windows		 Lucene

macOS		 Lucene

Linux		 Lucene


2.Detail information about FDT file extension: Final Draft 5-7 Template

File type Final Draft 5-7 Template Category Text Files
Developer Final Draft File format Binary
Description FDT file is a Final Draft 5-7 Template developed by Final Draft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FDT files

Windows		 Final Draft

macOS
 Final Draft


3.Detail information about FDT file extension: FormDocs Template

File type FormDocs Template Category Page Layout Files
Developer FormDocs File format Binary
Description FDT file is a FormDocs Template developed by FormDocs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FDT files

Windows		 FormDocs


4.Detail information about FDT file extension: Impromptu Function Description Table File

File type Impromptu Function Description Table File Category Data Files
Developer IBM File format N/A
Description FDT file is a Impromptu Function Description Table File developed by IBM.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FDT files

Windows		 IBM Cognos Impromptu

Linux		 IBM Cognos Impromptu



Can't open a FDT file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.FDT”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the FDT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FDT file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of FDT files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a FDT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FDT file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a FDT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the FDT file is damaged.
  • Whether the FDT file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the FDT file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the FDT file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the FDT file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a FDT file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a FDT file.

If the FDT file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.