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Basic information about GBO file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GBO（*.GBO or *.gbo）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the GBO file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the GBO file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GBO file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GBO file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GBO file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GBO file?
  • How to open a GBO file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GBO file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GBO file?
  • How to convert GBO files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GBO file format?


1.Detail information about GBO file extension: Gerber Bottom Overlay Data File

File type Gerber Bottom Overlay Data File Category Data Files
Developer Ucamco File format Text
Description GBO file is a Gerber Bottom Overlay Data File developed by Ucamco. Data output file created by Printed Circuit Board (PCB) CAD tools such as Autodesk EAGLE and used by PCB manufacturing machines to designate layouts of electrical connections; contains layout data for bottom silk screen layers; written in RS-274X, which is the most common and contemporary Gerber format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GBO files

Windows		 Altium Designer
Autodesk EAGLE
Viewplot
Gerbv

macOS		 Autodesk EAGLE
Gerbv
gEDA

Linux		 Autodesk EAGLE
gEDA
Gerbv



Can't open a GBO file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.GBO”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the GBO extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support GBO file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of GBO files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a GBO file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GBO file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a GBO file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the GBO file is damaged.
  • Whether the GBO file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the GBO file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the GBO file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the GBO file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a GBO file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a GBO file.

If the GBO file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.