GBXML File Extension

What is GBXML file?

Full format name of files that use GBXML extension is Green Building XML. GBXML file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. GBXML file format, along with 622 other file formats, belongs to the 3D Image Files category. The software recommended for managing GBXML files is Revit Architecture. On the official website of Autodesk, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theRevit Architecture software, but also about GBXML and other supported file formats.

Programs which support GBXML file extension

The following listing features GBXML-compatible programs. Files with GBXML extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with GBXML extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GBXML files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Green Building XML files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Revit Architecture software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GBXML files is that no program that can handle GBXML files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Revit Architecture. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GBXML files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Revit Architecture installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Autodesk, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Revit Architecture and update if needed

If the problems with opening GBXML files still occur even after installing Revit Architecture, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Revit Architecture is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Revit Architecture cannot handle files with GBXML may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Revit Architecture.

Step 3. Associate Green Building XML files with Revit Architecture

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate GBXML files with latest version of Revit Architecture you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the GBXML file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Revit Architecture is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open GBXML files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected GBXML file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Revit Architecture and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with GBXML extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the GBXML file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the GBXML file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the GBXML 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. If the GBXML file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the GBXML 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. When downloading the file with GBXML extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Green Building XML file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Revit Architecture

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support GBXML files. Close all running programs and try opening the GBXML file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Green Building XML file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with GBXML files affecting older versions of given software.

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