Tips to open GBP file
Can't open the GBP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GBP files as well as a list of programs that support GBP files.
GBP file extension
| File Name |
Gerber Bottom Paste Mask Output Format |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The GBP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GBP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GBP file on each system platform.
What is GBP file?
The file in the GBP format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. 3D Image Files consists of 622 similar files. Gerber Bottom Paste Mask Output Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Altium Designer. This was created by Altium Limited..
How to open GBP file?
The most common problem when using Gerber Bottom Paste Mask Output Format is that a specific GBP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that GBP 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 GBP 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
In this case, you should first verify that the Altium Designer application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Altium Designer into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GBP files.
Programs to open GBP file
Remember to download programs supporting GBP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Altium Designer with GBP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GBP 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Altium Designer application as the default for handling the GBP file.
Step 3. Update Altium Designer to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Altium Designer program with the Gerber Bottom Paste Mask Output Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. 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 GBP 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 GBP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the GBP file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GBP file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GBP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GBP file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 GBP files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file GBP 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. If possible, you can try to move the GBP file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GBP file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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