Basic information about FORM file

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

There are 2 file types using the FORM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FORM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FORM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FORM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FORM file?
  • How to open a FORM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FORM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FORM file?
  • How to convert FORM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FORM file format?


1.Detail information about FORM file extension: NetBeans Java GUI Designer Form

File type NetBeans Java GUI Designer Form Category Page Layout Files
Developer Oracle File format XML
Description FORM file is a NetBeans Java GUI Designer Form developed by Oracle. Form created by NetBeans Swing GUI Builder, a tool for building Swing GUIs included in NetBeans IDE; contains placement of GUI components for Java Swing; each file is devoted to a Java class; when a component is added to the FORM file, a corresponding field is added in the connected class.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FORM files

Windows		 Oracle NetBeans

macOS		 Oracle NetBeans

Linux		 Oracle NetBeans


2.Detail information about FORM file extension: PreForm Job File

File type PreForm Job File Category Settings Files
Developer Formlabs File format N/A
Description FORM file is a PreForm Job File developed by Formlabs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FORM files

Windows		 Formlabs PreForm

macOS
 Formlabs PreForm



Can't open a FORM 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.FORM”。

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 FORM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FORM 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.