FRF File Extension

What is FRF file?

Files with the FRF extension belong to the category of document template files.

What do FRF files contain?

Content of files with the FRF extension includes form templates, generated using a free library called FreeReport. This library can be incorporated into applications developed in C++ and Delphi languages. In FRF files, we can find document elements such as:

• defined report structure,
• fields to fill,
• margins, headers, footers,
• text blocks.

Using these components from FRF files, developers build forms that are then automatically filled.

What are FRF files used for?

Integrating the FreeReport library, which supports FRF files, into the source code of an application enables the creation of a reporting module. It is most commonly used to monitor the operation of the finished software. Nowadays, the library's name has been changed to FastReport, which instead of files with the FRF extension, supports the FR3 standard.

Programs which support FRF file extension

Programs that can handle FRF files are as follows. Files with FRF suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 03/12/2024

How to open file with FRF extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FRF files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with FRF extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install FreeReport

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FRF files is that no program that can handle FRF files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the FreeReport developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FRF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading FreeReport installed is by going to developer’s website (Fast Reports Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of FreeReport

If the problems with opening FRF files still occur even after installing FreeReport, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of FreeReport is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that FreeReport cannot handle files with FRF may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of FreeReport should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign FreeReport to FRF files

If you have the latest version of FreeReport installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage FRF on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the FRF file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where FreeReport is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FRF files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FRF extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select FreeReport and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FRF extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the FRF for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper FRF file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the FRF in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the FRF is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the FRF file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the FRF file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with FRF extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Free Report Form Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle FreeReport

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FRF extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Free Report Form Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FRF files affecting older versions of given software.

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