Tips to open OBK file
Can't open the OBK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OBK files as well as a list of programs that support OBK files.
OBK file extension
| File Name |
OrCAD Capture Design Or Library |
| File Developer |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The OBK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OBK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OBK file on each system platform.
What is OBK file?
The file in the OBK format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. It was designed by Cadence Design Systems, Inc.. 3D Image Files consists of 622 similar files. OrCAD Capture Design Or Library 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 OrCAD PCB Designer. This was created by Cadence Design Systems, Inc..
How to open OBK file?
An often recurring problem with OrCAD Capture Design Or Library is that OBK is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file OBK to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OBK 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
In this case, you should first verify that the OrCAD PCB Designer application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing OrCAD PCB Designer into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file OBK with OrCAD PCB Designer. Below you will find a list of applications that support OBK files.
Programs to open OBK file
Remember to download programs supporting OBK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of OrCAD PCB Designer with OBK files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the OBK file still does not use the OrCAD PCB 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the OrCAD PCB Designer application as the default for handling the OBK file.
Step 3. Update OrCAD PCB Designer to the latest version
If, despite the association of the OrCAD PCB Designer program with the OrCAD Capture Design Or Library file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Cadence Design Systems, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OBK file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the OBK 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file OBK or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected OBK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the OBK file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OBK file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Cadence Design Systems, Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted OBK 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 OBK file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OBK file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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