SFT files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Microsoft App-V Sequencer File
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General Information
| Title | SFT File Extension |
| Extension | .sft |
| Full Form | SoftGrid Virtual Application File |
| File Type | Application Virtualization File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain virtual app |
| Additional Functions | Streaming, Execution |
| Features | Portable, Encapsulated |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High efficiency |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With Sequencer |
Use Cases
| Application Virtualization | Yes |
| Software Testing | Yes |
| Remote Access | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Tampering |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2006 |
| Latest Version | App-V 5.1 (2015) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .appv, .osd, .sprj |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft App-V |
Licensed | Windows |
| Microsoft App-V Sequencer |
Licensed | Windows |
Type 2: ChiWriter Screen Font
General Information
| Title | SFT File Extension |
| Extension | .sft |
| Full Form | ChiWriter Screen Font |
| File Type | Font File |
| Developer | Cay Horstmann |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Display fonts |
| Additional Functions | Customize text |
| Features | Bitmap font, Screen use |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Fixed resolution |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With editor |
Use Cases
| Text Processing | Yes |
| Document Creation | Historical |
| Printing | Limited |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Legacy support |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Discontinued |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .fon, .bdf, .pcf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 ChiWriter |
Discontinued | MS-DOS |