FX files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Direct3D Effects File
Direct3D Effects File is an effects file created for Direct3D, part of Microsoft DirectX used to define 3D object appearance. It contains plain text effects properties in three sections: variables, fu...
Direct3D Effects File is an effects file created for Direct3D, part of Microsoft DirectX used to define 3D object appearance. It contains plain text effects properties in three sections: variables, functions, and techniques. Written using High Level Shader Language. Specifies textures, lighting, shading, rendering properties, other effects. Only used for Windows programs.
The main problem with Direct3D Effects Format is incorrect file association. This causes the FX file to open in unsupported apps, or display no associated program message.
First, double-click the FX file to open. If system has appropriate app and association, file opens.
Option 1: Install Microsoft Visual Studio. Check if computer has program.
Option 2: Use free online FX apps to view, edit, convert, merge, split, compare FX files without installing anything.
Option 3: In file explorer, tap Options to change default app. Update software supporting latest FX format.
Option 4: Get FX file again and scan with antivirus to check for corruption or viruses.
FX stores runtime shaders in High-Level Shading Language for DirectX apps. Defines parameters like vertex shader, pixel shader, textures, materials. Can edit with shader editors. Integrates into 3D pipelines.
Windows also uses FX for ReadyBoot trace data to optimize load times and restart operations.
Microsoft Visual Studio
NVIDIA FX Composer
RenderMonkey
Windows Performance Analyzer
Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit