How to open Windev HFSQL Fic files

Question

I'm trying to read a FIC file that is not encrypted (indeed, the data can almost be read when displaying it). I want to convert this file to a more convenient format, CSV, XML, SQL, etc...

When I try to open it with Windev Express 19, I have an error telling me that the file is password protected. But If there really was a password, the file would be encrypted (I think).

If someone has any idea about what could be the problem. Or any suggestion, I'd be glad.

Answer 1

The FIC extension is not only used by Windev but also by Pervasive SQL. One should also check if it can be opened using Pervasive clients.

Answer 2

A bit late to the party but i've been able to open several .fic .ndx .mmo and .ftx files with this software called HFDA (HyperFileSQL Data Access) : https://www.lapalys.ca/logiciels/hfda/

Note that the free version has limited features, and an account creation is required in order to download it. But at least one can view/edit or export tables in various formats such as csv or xml.

Answer 3

Encryption and password protection are two different features in WINDEV. You really need the file password to open it (even if the content is not encrypted).