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I'm trying to read a FIC file that is not encrypted (indeed, the data can almost be read when displaying it). I want to convert this file to a more convenient format, CSV, XML, SQL, etc...

When I try to open it with Windev Express 19, I have an error telling me that the file is password protected. But If there really was a password, the file would be encrypted (I think).

If someone has any idea about what could be the problem. Or any suggestion, I'd be glad.

Uelb
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  • What do you mean by "the data can almost be read when displaying it" ? You should be able to open it by double-clicking it, it should open with WDMAP and you will be able to export the datas to Excel with a right click. – Azzedine Hassaini Dec 11 '15 at 10:17

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The FIC extension is not only used by Windev but also by Pervasive SQL. One should also check if it can be opened using Pervasive clients.

Uelb
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A bit late to the party but i've been able to open several .fic .ndx .mmo and .ftx files with this software called HFDA (HyperFileSQL Data Access) : https://www.lapalys.ca/logiciels/hfda/

Note that the free version has limited features, and an account creation is required in order to download it. But at least one can view/edit or export tables in various formats such as csv or xml.

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Encryption and password protection are two different features in WINDEV. You really need the file password to open it (even if the content is not encrypted).

Emmanuel BERNAT
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    Actually, I discovered that FIC files are not only used by Windev. This extension is also used by Pervasive SQL. I was just using the wrong software to open the files. – Uelb Jan 22 '16 at 12:19