Home » Misc Files, B » BNL

Basic information about BNL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BNL（*.BNL or *.bnl）, 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 BNL file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about BNL file extension: MicroSim PCBoard Netlist

File type MicroSim PCBoard Netlist Category Misc Files
Developer Cadence Design Systems, Inc. File format N/A
Description BNL file is a MicroSim PCBoard Netlist developed by Cadence Design Systems, Inc.. BNL filename suffix is mostly used for MicroSim PCBoard Netlist files. MicroSim PCBoard Netlist specification was created by Cadence Design Systems, Inc.. BNL file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BNL file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. The most popular software that supports BNL files is OrCAD PCB Designer. Software named OrCAD PCB Designer was created by Cadence Design Systems, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and BNL files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BNL files

Windows		 OrCAD PCB Designer



Can't open a BNL 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.BNL”。

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 BNL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BNL 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 BNL 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 BNL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BNL 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 BNL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the BNL 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.