Tips to open GBO file
Can't open the GBO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GBO files as well as a list of programs that support GBO files.
GBO file extension
| File Name |
Gerber Bottom Overlay (silk Screen) |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The GBO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GBO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GBO file on each system platform.
What is GBO file?
The file in the GBO format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. 3D Image Files consists of 622 similar files. Gerber Bottom Overlay (silk Screen) appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Altium Designer to handle this file. This is a program created by Altium Limited..
How to open GBO file?
An often recurring problem with Gerber Bottom Overlay (silk Screen) is that GBO is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open GBO, 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 GBO 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 Altium Designer
The first step is to check if the computer has the Altium Designer program installed. This can be achieved by typing Altium Designer into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GBO files.
Programs to open GBO file
Remember to download programs supporting GBO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Altium Designer with GBO files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GBO file still does not use the Altium Designer program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GBO file with the Altium Designer program.
Step 3. Update Altium Designer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Altium Designer program, it is possible that Gerber Bottom Overlay (silk Screen) requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Altium Limited. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GBO 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to GBO files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GBO file. Sometimes virus-infected GBO files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of GBO file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GBO file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file GBO 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the GBO file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the GBO 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 GBO file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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