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Basic information about WFM file

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

There are 3 file types using the WFM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WFM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WFM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WFM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WFM file?
  • How to open a WFM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WFM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WFM file?
  • How to convert WFM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WFM file format?


1.Detail information about WFM file extension: dBASE Form

File type dBASE Form Category Data Files
Developer dataBased Intelligence File format N/A
Description WFM file is a dBASE Form developed by dataBased Intelligence. Form used for entering and modifying data in a dBASE database
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WFM files

Windows		 dBase
dataBased Intelligence Visual dBASE


2.Detail information about WFM file extension: Pro Tools Wave Cache File

File type Pro Tools Wave Cache File Category Audio Files
Developer Avid Technology File format Binary
Description WFM file is a Pro Tools Wave Cache File developed by Avid Technology.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WFM files

Windows		 Avid Pro Tools

macOS
 Avid Pro Tools


3.Detail information about WFM file extension: Tektronix Waveform Data File

File type Tektronix Waveform Data File Category Data Files
Developer Tektronix File format Binary
Description WFM file is a Tektronix Waveform Data File developed by Tektronix.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WFM files

Windows		 Tektronix WaveStar
Tektronix Windows Oscilloscope WFM Converter
dBASE



Can't open a WFM 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.WFM”。

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 WFM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WFM 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.