Tips to open BNL file
Can't open the BNL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BNL files as well as a list of programs that support BNL files.
BNL file extension
| File Name |
MicroSim PCBoard Netlist |
| File Developer |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The BNL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BNL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BNL file on each system platform.
What is BNL file?
The file in the BNL format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. MicroSim PCBoard Netlist is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is OrCAD PCB Designer. This was created by Cadence Design Systems, Inc..
How to open BNL file?
The most common problem when using MicroSim PCBoard Netlist is that a specific BNL is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open BNL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BNL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install OrCAD PCB Designer
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that OrCAD PCB Designer is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name OrCAD PCB Designer in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support BNL files.
Programs to open BNL file
Remember to download programs supporting BNL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of OrCAD PCB Designer with BNL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BNL file to open in the OrCAD PCB Designer application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BNL file with the OrCAD PCB Designer application.
Step 3. Update OrCAD PCB Designer to the latest version
If, however, after binding OrCAD PCB Designer with MicroSim PCBoard Netlist there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Cadence Design Systems, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BNL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The BNL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the BNL file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BNL file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BNL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BNL files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BNL files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BNL files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the BNL file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the BNL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BNL file again. However, some background programs may block the BNL file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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