CMDB File Extension

What is CMDB file?

Full format name of files that use CMDB extension is ANSYS CFX Mesh Database. ANSYS CFX Mesh Database format was developed by ANSYS Inc.. Files with CMDB extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with CMDB extension are categorized as Database Files files. The Database Files subset comprises 403 various file formats. The most popular software that supports CMDB files is ANSYS CFX. ANSYS CFX software was developed by ANSYS Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about CMDB files or the ANSYS CFX software program.

Programs which support CMDB file extension

Programs that can handle CMDB files are as follows. CMDB files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with CMDB extension?

Problems with accessing CMDB may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with CMDB files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CMDB files.

Step 1. Get the ANSYS CFX

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CMDB files is that no program that can handle CMDB files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install ANSYS CFX. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading ANSYS CFX installed is by going to developer’s website (ANSYS Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of ANSYS CFX

If the problems with opening CMDB files still occur even after installing ANSYS CFX, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of ANSYS CFX is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why CMDB files are not compatible with ANSYS CFX. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using ANSYS CFX.

Step 3. Associate ANSYS CFX Mesh Database files with ANSYS CFX

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the CMDB file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the ANSYS CFX installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open CMDB files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CMDB file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with CMDB extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the CMDB for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CMDB file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the CMDB file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the CMDB is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the CMDB file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the CMDB file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the CMDB file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with CMDB extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

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 ANSYS CFX Mesh Database file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run ANSYS CFX

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CMDB extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with ANSYS CFX Mesh Database files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CMDB files affecting older versions of given software.

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