TBW filename suffix is mostly used for ModelSim Test Bench Waveform Format files. TBW file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with TBW extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing TBW files is ModelSim. On the official website of Mentor Graphics Corp. developer not only will you find detailed information about theModelSim software, but also about TBW and other supported file formats.
The following listing features TBW-compatible programs. Files with TBW suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.
Updated: 12/09/2020
Being unable to open files with TBW extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with TBW 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.
Problems with opening and working with TBW files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with TBW files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install ModelSim. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading ModelSim installed is by going to developer’s website (Mentor Graphics Corp.) and downloading the software using provided links.
If the problems with opening TBW files still occur even after installing ModelSim, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of ModelSim is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that ModelSim cannot handle files with TBW may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of ModelSim should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.
If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate TBW files with latest version of ModelSim you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent
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You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper TBW file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.
If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the TBW file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the TBW file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the TBW file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.
Did you receive the TBW file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the TBW file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.
Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the ModelSim Test Bench Waveform Format file.
If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with TBW extension. In this case close the other applications.
Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with ModelSim Test Bench Waveform Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle TBW files.
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