Convert OBK to DSN
| File Extension | OBK |
| Full Name | OrCAD Capture Design Or Library |
| File Extension | DSN |
| Full Name | Microsoft Database Source Name And Settings Format |
File with a .DSN extension contains description of source data – name, info on where a specific database can be found, server address and necessary logging data, along with drivers necessary to establish a connection with the database, usually contained in form of text.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "OBK") to another (referred to as "DSN"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, OBK file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format OBK to format DSN becomes essential.
So, how can we perform OBK to DSN file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format OBK and transforming it into format DSN. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of OBK to DSN converters.
Conversion from OBK to DSN
OBK to DSN
How to convert the OBK file to DSN?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of OBK to DSN. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the OBK file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file OBK, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the OBK file to the application
- Select the output format of the DSN file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DSN on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DSN file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the OBK format:
Other conversions
to the DSN format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.