File extension .FPF
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| IKEA Home Planner Format | IKEA | 3D Image Files |
The FPF ( .FPF) file extension is associated with IKEA Home Planner, produced by IKEA. It is used to represent custom designs of the home interior, such as kitchen layouts, furniture arrangement, etc. The user can interactively arrange items from catalogues in a virtual 3D environment, including details like cabinet doors opening and closing as well as different views. The resulting designs can be placed as drawings on separate planes or merged into an existing plan. The data saved in an FPF file includes all the components, arrangement and size of fixtures that make up the design.
Technical Details
The FPF file format is a proprietary format developed by IKEA that stores the information related to the user-developed plans in XML encoded files. It contains information about walls, windows, entry and exit points, light fixtures, doors and shelves as well as their location inside a particular room. Additionally, the structure of each element such as its length, width, depth and materials are included in the file. The stored data also includes the exact metrics and proportionality of each item, as well as detailed dimensions that allow scaling of items with more accuracy. Other similar file extesions include .FPL, .FPT, .MSC, .MMP, .MPD, .TAK.
Software Introduction
The IKEA Home Planner is a productivity application distributed by IKEA, a Swedish multinational furniture and home accessories retailer. It is a free and comprehensive system available for both Mac OSX and Windows operating systems that allows users to design interiors of their houses with real life-like accuracy and detail. It includes a library of available IKEA products that can be placed in virtual 3D environments, adjusted and moved according to user’s needs. All the changes are instantly reflected in 2D top-down view which helps with more precise visualisation. The application allows users to check how different elements interact with each other, while also providing an estimation for costs associated with their solutions.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .FPF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .FPF extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .FPF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .FPF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .FPF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .FPF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .FPF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .FPF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .FPF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .FPF file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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