GBO File Extension

What is GBO file?

GBO filename suffix is mostly used for Gerber Bottom Overlay (silk Screen) files. GBO file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with GBO extension are categorized as 3D Image Files files. The 3D Image Files subset comprises 622 various file formats. The software recommended for managing GBO files is Altium Designer. On the official website of Altium Limited. developer not only will you find detailed information about theAltium Designer software, but also about GBO and other supported file formats.

Programs which support GBO file extension

Programs that can handle GBO files are as follows. Files with GBO suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with GBO extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GBO files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with GBO extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Altium Designer software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports GBO files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Altium Designer and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GBO files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Altium Designer website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Altium Designer and update if needed

You still cannot access GBO files although Altium Designer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Altium Designer installed, it may not support GBO format. The most recent version of Altium Designer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Altium Designer to GBO files

After installing Altium Designer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GBO files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the GBO file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Altium Designer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open GBO files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the GBO file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with GBO extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the GBO file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the GBO file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the GBO file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the GBO file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. GBO file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with GBO extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the GBO file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the GBO file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Gerber Bottom Overlay (silk Screen) file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Altium Designer

If the systems has insufficient resources to open GBO files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Gerber Bottom Overlay (silk Screen) file. It may be the case that the GBO files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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