Tips to open X_B file
Can't open the X_B file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open X_B files as well as a list of programs that support X_B files.
X_B file extension
| File Name |
Parasolid Model Part Format |
| File Developer |
Siemens PLM Software |
| File Category |
CAD Files |
The X_B file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the X_B files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the X_B file on each system platform.
What is X_B file?
The file with the extension X_B is the CAD Files file type. It was designed by Siemens PLM Software. In addition to this file, the CAD Files category includes 158 related files. Parasolid Model Part Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Parasolid. This was created by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor will apply when it is not possible to use Parasolid.
How to open X_B file?
An often recurring problem with Parasolid Model Part Format is that X_B is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file X_B to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the X_B 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 Parasolid
In this case, you should first verify that the Parasolid application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Parasolid 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 X_B with Parasolid. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open X_B files.
Programs to open X_B file
Remember to download programs supporting X_B files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Parasolid with X_B files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the X_B file still does not use the Parasolid program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Parasolid application as the default for handling the X_B file.
Step 3. Update Parasolid to the latest version
If, however, after binding Parasolid with Parasolid Model Part 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 Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the X_B 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 X_B file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the X_B file. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file X_B or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover X_B files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the X_B files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular X_B file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Siemens PLM Software
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted X_B files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the X_B 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 X_B file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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