File extension DBK
| File type | OrCAD Schematic Capture Backup Format |
| Developer | Amrak Software |
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What is a DBK file?
DBK is a file format associated with OrCAD, a 3D CAD design software. DBK files are used for storing backup copies of projects created using OrCAD.
First versions of OrCAD were released on DOS platforms, and DBK format was introduced some time later when OrCAD was released for Microsoft Windows systems. In order to use DBK files an OrCAD software license for must be purchased.
Program(s) that can open the .DBK file
Windows
How to open DBK files
If you cannot open the DBK file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports DBK among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the DBK file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DBK format files
The inability to open and operate the DBK file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the OrCAD Schematic Capture Backup Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DBK file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DBK file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DBK from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DBK format
- The DBK file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the DBK file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DBK file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the DBK file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DBK file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DBK file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DBK) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DBK file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the DBK file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. DBK) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.