FODS

Basic information about FODS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FODS（*.FODS or *.fods）, 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 FODS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the FODS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FODS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FODS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FODS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the FODS file?
How to open a FODS file?
What programs do I need to open a FODS file?
What programs help to create and edit a FODS file?
How to convert FODS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to FODS file format?

1.Detail information about FODS file extension: OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet

Software programs that will open, edit or convert FODS files
File type	OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet	Category	Spreadsheet Files
Developer	Oracle	File format	XML
Description	FODS file is a OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet developed by Oracle. Spreadsheet saved in the OpenDocument format, but stored as a flat XML file instead of the .ZIP container used by .ODS files; allows the spreadsheet information to be more human readable; also can be an easier alternative than the ODS format for generating spreadsheets automatically without needing a spreadsheet editor.
Windows	Apache OpenOffice LibreOffice Microsoft Windows NotePad NotePad++ OpenOffice.org
macOS	Apache OpenOffice LibreOffice NeoOffice OpenOffice.org TextEdit
Linux	Apache OpenOffice LibreOffice gedit OpenOffice.org

How to convert FODS files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for FODS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve FODS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

FODS to XLS

How to convert another files to FODS file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to FODS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to FODS conversion, you may use the option.

XLS to FODS

Can't open a FODS 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.FODS”。

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 FODS extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support FODS 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 FODS 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 FODS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FODS 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 FODS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the FODS 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.