Tips to open RB file

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

RB file extension

File Name Ruby Source Code
File Category Developer Files

The RB file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RB file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is RB file?

The RB file has been categorized as Developer Files. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Ruby Source Code is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Ruby to handle this file. This is a program created by Ruby community. This file type can also be opened by 8 other programs. You can use SketchUp, MacRuby, JRuby, Adobe ExtendScript in case Ruby cannot be used.

How to open RB file?

An often recurring problem with Ruby Source Code is that RB is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that RB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RB 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 Ruby

In this case, you should first verify that the Ruby application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Ruby into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file RB.

Step 2. Create association of Ruby with RB files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RB file still does not use the Ruby 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the RB file with the Ruby application.

Step 3. Update Ruby to the latest version

If, however, after binding Ruby with Ruby Source Code there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Ruby community website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The RB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to RB 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file RB or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RB 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 RB 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular RB file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RB 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. If possible, you can try to move the RB file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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. However, some background programs may block the RB file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.