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File Extension FDB

The file extension FDB is associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The programs and applications include FoxPro, Adobe Flash, Extensis Portfolio, and Microsoft. FDB files contain data and information related to the program that created the file.

If the file extension FDB is related to FoxPro, the file is a database file type that contains text, numerical data, fields, font styles, charts, graphs, and other elements which are used in a database application. FoxPro is a database management system that works with Visual FoxPro. Visual FoxPro offers a set of tools that create database applications using a proprietary programming language. Both applications are produced by Microsoft Corporation.

FDB files that are part of Adobe Flash are a font file type which is used with a Swift Generator Template (SWT) file in Adobe Flash. This type of FDB file contains font styles which are used with flash MX. Adobe Flash is an application used by developers and programmers to create interactive web pages containing video and animations.

FDB files which are created with Extensis Portfolio are a database file type that contains information related to digital assets. Extensis Portfolio is a software application that provides a way to manage digital assets.

If the FDB file extension is associated with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, the file is a database file type which contains financial data created with the Dynamics NAV software application. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is enterprise resource planning (ERP) software which is used for business intelligence and reporting.

How to Open FDB Files

Since the file extension FDB is associated with multiple programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. FDB files can consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open them.

FDB files which are part of FoxPro can be opened using FoxPro or Visual FoxPro. Both applications are available in the Developer Center on the Microsoft website and are compatible with the Windows operating system. You can also convert this type of FDB file to another format using Firebird which is an open source database application. Firebird is capable of exporting database files to SQL (Structured Query Language) or similar format and is compatible with Windows and the Linux operating system.

If the FDB file extension is related to Adobe Flash, you can open the files using any web browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. You can also open this type of FDB file using the Adobe Flash application which is available as a free trial on the Adobe website and compatible with Windows and Mac OS X.

FDB files which are created with Extensis Portfolio must be opened using the Portfolio digital asset management software application. Portfolio is available on the Extensis website and is compatible with the Windows operating system and Mac OS X.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV FDB files can be opened using the Dynamics NAV ERP software application. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is available in both a demo and full version on the Microsoft website. Dynamics NAV is designed to be used with the Windows operating system.