fdf file extensions
Friday, September 26, 2003 by kdmorris | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
A lot of the files I've downloaded lately end with .fdf. Can someone tell me what program I need to open these files? Thanks! Karen
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Sugaree
Reply #2 Friday, September 26, 2003 1:53 PM
Reply #2 Friday, September 26, 2003 1:53 PM
Found this: Forms Data Format (FDF) is a format for handling forms within PDF documents. You should read the documentation at http://partners.adobe.com/asn/developer/acrosdk/forms.html for more information on what FDF is and how it is used in general.
here:http://www.oxyscripts.com/manuals/php/ref.fdf.html
here:http://www.oxyscripts.com/manuals/php/ref.fdf.html
kdmorris
Reply #3 Friday, September 26, 2003 3:08 PM
Reply #3 Friday, September 26, 2003 3:08 PM
Yes, I've downloaded them from here. I've checked file extension lists and the information I've found doesn't seem to apply to the types of files I'm downloading.
Just clicked on the link you provided, I haven't seen that page before. I do have Acrobat Reader on my system now, but it still doesn't recognize the fdf extension.
I saw some information about IBM attaching the extention to some downloaded files, but no info about what you have to have to open them.
Meanwhile, I've tried renaming them without the fdf extension and some seem to work well, and the ones that didn't extracted files as separate files.
Any input is appreciated, and thanks for your reply.
Just clicked on the link you provided, I haven't seen that page before. I do have Acrobat Reader on my system now, but it still doesn't recognize the fdf extension.
I saw some information about IBM attaching the extention to some downloaded files, but no info about what you have to have to open them.
Meanwhile, I've tried renaming them without the fdf extension and some seem to work well, and the ones that didn't extracted files as separate files.
Any input is appreciated, and thanks for your reply.
yrag
Reply #5 Friday, September 26, 2003 3:26 PM
Reply #5 Friday, September 26, 2003 3:26 PM
He probably got a file inadvertently uploaded with a skin created in Photoshop..... 
Sugaree
Reply #6 Friday, September 26, 2003 3:26 PM
That is odd
Reply #6 Friday, September 26, 2003 3:26 PM
| I saw some information about IBM attaching the extention to some downloaded files, but no info about what you have to have to open them. |
That is odd
Sugaree
Reply #7 Friday, September 26, 2003 3:35 PM
Reply #7 Friday, September 26, 2003 3:35 PM
Sugaree smacks Yrag....he's a she 
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kdmorris
Reply #10 Friday, September 26, 2003 4:34 PM
Reply #10 Friday, September 26, 2003 4:34 PM
Just skins, wallpapers, cursors, Window Blinds. I copied this from File Extension List.
Extension: FDF
Program and/or Extension Function Company
Format Definition File IBM
Specific Notes
Format Definition Files are used by most IBM-PC connectivity packages when uploading data to the midrange system. They specify the fields and their format, and are often created by default when a file is downloaded to a PC.
MIME Type File Classification Associated Links
None
Identifying Characters
(None or Unknown)
General Notes
(None)
This is record 4416 last modified on 2003-04-09.
Here's the URL.
http://www.filext.com/detaillist.php?extdetail=FDF
Thanks for responding.
Karen
Extension: FDF
Program and/or Extension Function Company
Format Definition File IBM
Specific Notes
Format Definition Files are used by most IBM-PC connectivity packages when uploading data to the midrange system. They specify the fields and their format, and are often created by default when a file is downloaded to a PC.
MIME Type File Classification Associated Links
None
Identifying Characters
(None or Unknown)
General Notes
(None)
This is record 4416 last modified on 2003-04-09.
Here's the URL.
http://www.filext.com/detaillist.php?extdetail=FDF
Thanks for responding.
Karen
Sugaree
Reply #11 Friday, September 26, 2003 5:30 PM
Reply #11 Friday, September 26, 2003 5:30 PM
Well Keren, I have no clue what's up with that..
Have you tried to right click on the dl and save target as?
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Have you tried to right click on the dl and save target as?
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kdmorris
Reply #12 Friday, September 26, 2003 6:34 PM
Reply #12 Friday, September 26, 2003 6:34 PM
Yes, I just tried it twice. Both times I received an error message, Sorry for the inconvenience, but IE has encountered and error and must close." But, I just had another thought. I use a download accelerator, Free Download Accelerator. I'll research that next. Thanks for your help. Karen
yrag
Reply #13 Friday, September 26, 2003 6:43 PM
Reply #13 Friday, September 26, 2003 6:43 PM
What version of Acrobat Reader do you have installed?
Sugaree
Reply #14 Friday, September 26, 2003 6:49 PM
Reply #14 Friday, September 26, 2003 6:49 PM
Hummmm just a thought....do you have the programs that these files need to work?
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yrag
Reply #16 Friday, September 26, 2003 6:56 PM
Reply #16 Friday, September 26, 2003 6:56 PM
No...actually you're on the right track (gulp)....she needs version 6.0 installed and her file extensions appear to be wacked or she doesn't have the proggies installed.....
kdmorris
Reply #17 Friday, September 26, 2003 7:01 PM
Me too. If you're referring to WindowBlinds, Cursor XP, Logon Studio, Icon Packager, et cetera, yes, I do have those programs. Some of the files I've downloaded don't have the .fdf extension, some do. Lately, everything I've downloaded does. Also, I intended to uninstall Acrobat Reader and it doesn't show up in my list. I may have uninstalled it when I upgraded to XP.
Reply #17 Friday, September 26, 2003 7:01 PM
| Im grabbing straws here |
yrag
Reply #18 Friday, September 26, 2003 7:05 PM
Reply #18 Friday, September 26, 2003 7:05 PM
If .FDF shows in Folder Options/ File Extensions (open with Adobe) then it's not uninstalled properly....or something along the line re-installed it for you
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yrag
Reply #20 Friday, September 26, 2003 7:20 PM
Reply #20 Friday, September 26, 2003 7:20 PM
That's cause you're poundin' beers.....
I don't think she's getting the FDF ext. when she downloads...I think windows is assigning it after the fact
BTW...pass the beer
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I don't think she's getting the FDF ext. when she downloads...I think windows is assigning it after the fact
BTW...pass the beer
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Reply #1 Friday, September 26, 2003 1:48 PM