GBP File Extension

What is GBP file?

GBP filename suffix is mostly used for Gerber Bottom Paste Mask Output Format files. GBP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. GBP file belongs to the 3D Image Files category just like 622 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing GBP files is Altium Designer. Altium Designer software was developed by Altium Limited., and on its official website you may find more information about GBP files or the Altium Designer software program.

Programs which support GBP file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support GBP files. GBP 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 GBP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GBP files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with GBP files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Altium Designer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GBP files is that no program that can handle GBP files is installed on user’s 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 GBP files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Altium Designer installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Altium Limited. website and download from their official repositories.

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

If the problems with opening GBP files still occur even after installing Altium Designer, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Altium Designer is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Altium Designer installed, it may not support GBP format. The latest version of Altium Designer should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open GBP files to Altium Designer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate GBP files with latest version of Altium Designer 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

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the GBP file
• 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 Altium Designer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open GBP files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the GBP file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Altium Designer and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with GBP extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the GBP is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the GBP file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The GBP may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the GBP file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the GBP file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the GBP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the GBP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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. It could happen the the download process of file with GBP extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Gerber Bottom Paste Mask Output Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Altium Designer

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

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 Gerber Bottom Paste Mask Output Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with GBP files affecting older versions of given software.

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