.FPP File Extension

FPP files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Fortran Source Code

Fortran source code files use the .F extension. The FPP file contains Fortran source code. Fortran is a programming language suited to numeric computation. An FPP file may be compiled into a program. ...

General Information

Title FPP File Extension
Extension .fpp
Full Form Fortran Source Code Preprocessed
File Type Source Code File
Developer N/A
MIME Type text/x-fortran

File Function

Primary Function Store preprocessed code
Additional Functions Facilitate compilation
Features Macro expansion, Conditional compilation

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Scientific Computing Yes
Numerical Analysis Yes
Simulation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection
Best Practices Preprocess safely, Validate macros

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by compiler
Latest Version Depends on compiler

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .f, .for, .f90, .f95

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNU Fortran Compiler Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Intel Fortran Compiler Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
G95 Compiler Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Flow Chart Visual Programming Language Project File

General Information

Title FPP File Extension
Extension .fpp
Full Form Flow Chart Visual Programming Language Project File
File Type Visual Programming Language File
Developer Raptor
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Contain flowchart elements, Save program state
Features Visual representation, Drag-and-drop support

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on design
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Educational Purposes Yes
Algorithm Design Yes
Program Logic Testing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version As of software update

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rap, .c, .cpp, .java

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Raptor Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: FPS Creator Prefab File

General Information

Title FPP File Extension
Extension .fpp
Full Form FPS Creator Prefab File
File Type Game Asset File
Developer The Game Creators
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store prefabricated objects
Additional Functions Facilitate game design
Features Pre-built, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Dependent on design
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Level Design Yes
Rapid Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable embedding
Best Practices Scan files, Safe sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2005
Latest Version FPS Creator Reloaded (2013)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .x, .fps, .dbo

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FPS Creator Commercial Windows

Type 4: Front Panel Project

General Information

Title FPP File Extension
Extension .fpp
Full Form Front Panel Project File
File Type Project File
Developer Altium Limited
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Define interface, Customize layout
Features Hierarchical structure, Parameterizable

File Characteristics

Quality High-level design
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Electronic Design Yes
PCB Design Yes
Hardware Simulation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Version control, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on Altium version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .SchDoc, .PcbDoc, .PrjPcb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Altium Designer Subscription-based Windows