.FRX File Extension

FRX files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Visual Basic Binary Form File

FRX files store binary data and resources for creating forms in Visual Basic. Visual Basic is a programming language developed by Microsoft for application creation. FRX files allow users to easily in...

General Information

Title FRX File Extension
Extension .frx
Full Form Visual Basic Binary Form File
File Type Binary File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/frx

File Function

Primary Function Store components
Additional Functions Support forms
Features Binary storage, Resource data

File Characteristics

Quality Binary encoded
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With IDE

Use Cases

Windows Applications Yes
Component Storage Yes
Form Customization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Binary execution
Best Practices Source control, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Associated With VB 6, VBA

Associated Types

Complementary Extensions .frm, .vbp, .vb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Basic Commercial Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio Commercial, Free editions Windows

Type 2: FoxPro Report

The frx file extension is associated with Visual FoxPro. Visual FoxPro is a database programming language and relational database management system developed by Microsoft. The frx file stores the main...

General Information

Title FRX File Extension
Extension .frx
Full Form FoxPro Report File
File Type Report File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/frx

File Function

Primary Function Store report data
Additional Functions Contain layout, code
Features Binary format, Visual FoxPro

File Characteristics

Quality High compatibility
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes with Visual FoxPro

Use Cases

Data Reporting Yes
Business Analysis Yes
Database Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Visual FoxPro 9 (2007)

Associated Types

Related Extensions .dbc, .dbf, .scx, .vcx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Commercial Windows
Other FoxPro-based software Varies Varies