Tips to open SBN file
Can't open the SBN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SBN files as well as a list of programs that support SBN files.
SBN file extension
| File Name |
ESRI Spatial Binary Format |
| File Developer |
ESRI |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The SBN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SBN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SBN file on each system platform.
What is SBN file?
The file in the SBN format belongs to the GIS Files category. It was designed by ESRI. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. ESRI Spatial Binary Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use ArcView to handle this file. This is a program created by Esri.
How to open SBN file?
The most common problem when using ESRI Spatial Binary Format is that a specific SBN is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open SBN, 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 SBN 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 ArcView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ArcView is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ArcView into the 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 SBN files.
Programs to open SBN file
Remember to download programs supporting SBN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcView with SBN files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SBN file to open in the ArcView application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ArcView application as the default for handling the SBN file.
Step 3. Update ArcView to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArcView with ESRI Spatial Binary Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Esri page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SBN 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. This suggests truncating the SBN file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SBN file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SBN files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SBN 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 SBN files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting ESRI, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SBN 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the SBN file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the SBN file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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