Tips to open DB1 file

Can't open the DB1 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DB1 files as well as a list of programs that support DB1 files.

DB1 file extension

File Name Tekla Structures Model Format
File Developer Tekla
File Category CAD Files

The DB1 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DB1 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DB1 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is DB1 file?

The file with the extension DB1 is the CAD Files file type. The creator of this file is Tekla. Additionally, the CAD Files category contains 158 of other files. Tekla Structures Model Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. S.T.A.L.K.E.R., S.T.A.L.K.E.R. database extractor will apply when it is not possible to use Tekla Structures.

How to open DB1 file?

The most common problem when using Tekla Structures Model Format is that a specific DB1 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that DB1 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DB1 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 Tekla Structures

In this case, you should first verify that the Tekla Structures application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Tekla Structures into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DB1 with Tekla Structures. Below you will find a list of applications that support DB1 files.

Step 2. Create association of Tekla Structures with DB1 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DB1 file to open in the Tekla Structures 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 set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DB1 file with the Tekla Structures program.

Step 3. Update Tekla Structures to the latest version

If, however, after binding Tekla Structures with Tekla Structures Model Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DB1 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the DB1 file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DB1 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected DB1 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 DB1 files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DB1 file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DB1 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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. It is best to move DB1 to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DB1 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DB1 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.