Tips to open GPB file
Can't open the GPB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GPB files as well as a list of programs that support GPB files.
GPB file extension
The GPB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GPB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GPB file on each system platform.
What is GPB file?
The file with the extension GPB is the 3D Image Files file type. In addition to this file, the 3D Image Files category includes 622 related files. Gerber Bottom Pad Master 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. The main program that supports this format is ViewMate Pro. This was created by Pentalogix, INC.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the GPB file. The Altium Designer programs will also handle the file when the ViewMate Pro program does not fulfill its role.
How to open GPB file?
An often recurring problem with Gerber Bottom Pad Master is that GPB is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GPB 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 GPB 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 ViewMate Pro
In this case, you should first verify that the ViewMate Pro application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ViewMate Pro 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 GPB files.
Programs to open GPB file
Remember to download programs supporting GPB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ViewMate Pro with GPB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GPB file still does not use the ViewMate Pro program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GPB file with the ViewMate Pro application.
Step 3. Update ViewMate Pro to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ViewMate Pro program, it is possible that Gerber Bottom Pad Master 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 Pentalogix, INC. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GPB file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to GPB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GPB file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GPB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GPB file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GPB file corruption. 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 can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file GPB 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move GPB to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the GPB file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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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