Opening an FWB File

The FWB file type is primarily associated with FoodWorks.

FWB	File extension: FWB
	File type:	Database file

What is an FWB file

FWB files mostly belong to FoodWorks.

FWB files have more than one purpose. They appear in different applications and are not a one‐size‐fits‐all format.
FoodWorks Database File: These files use the JetDB format to store operational data for food management systems. They contain records such as inventory or transaction details and are typically used within FoodWorks software. For more information, see Xyris.
Familyware Photo Album File: In another use case, FWB files serve as containers for photo albums. They are sometimes called Mame Bunmen files or MAME compressed documents and are managed within Familyware applications.
Firewall Builder Configuration File: A third type of FWB file is an XML-based configuration file used by Firewall Builder. These files store network rules and settings for firewall management.
To identify which kind of FWB file you have, inspect the file for XML markers or review internal metadata. Using the correct, dedicated software is key to opening and editing these files safely.

Check for XML tags to spot configuration files.
Use FoodWorks software for JetDB-based database files.
Open Familyware photo albums with the dedicated album viewer.
Always back up the file before making changes.

How do you open FWB files?

You need a suitable software like FoodWorks to open an FWB file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your FWB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FWB file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert FWB files:

FoodWorks
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FWB files are often referred to as FoodWorks databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
FileWrangler (Data File Backup) by CursorArts Company
FileWrangler is a Windows file handling program. It is a way to rename or re-date groups of files, ZIP and UNZIP files, view and extract compressed CABsplit a large file across multiple disks, locate files, and more.

Technical Data for FWB File Extension

File classification:

Database

Related files:

fdb, fwc, fwp, fbw, fwd, fwl, skn, fws, db, mdb, xml, cfg, dat, csv

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: FWB_file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Free Web Buttons\freewebbuttons.exe

ProgramID: Mamew.BunmenFileType.14
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Creoapp\Mamew14\Mamew14.exe

ProgramID: Mamew.BunmenFileType.15
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Creoapp\Mamew15\Mamew15.exe

ProgramID: Mamew.BunmenFileType.17
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Creoapp\Mamew17\Mamew17.exe

ProgramID: Mamew.BunmenFileType.18
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Creoapp\Mamew18\Mamew18.exe

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an fwb Database file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FWB files

Associate the FWB file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open database files. Because only the current version supports the latest FWB file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available FoodWorks update.
To make sure that your FWB file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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