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Basic information about COB file

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

There are 4 file types using the COB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the COB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support COB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the COB file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the COB file?
How to open a COB file?
What programs do I need to open a COB file?
What programs help to create and edit a COB file?
How to convert COB files to another file format?
How to convert another files to COB file format?

1.Detail information about COB file extension: Caligari TrueSpace 3D Object File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert COB files
File type	Caligari TrueSpace 3D Object File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	COB file is a Caligari TrueSpace 3D Object File. The cob file extension is associated with the trueSpace a 3D modeling and rendering software for Microsoft Windows developed by Caligari Corporation. The cob file stores 3D object. The Caligari Corp. was acquired by Microsoft and trueSpace was discontinued in 2009. This cob file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format. This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Windows	trueSpace AccuTrans 3D PolyTrans\|CAD+DCC Vue
Web	Online 3D Model Converter

2.Detail information about COB file extension: COBOL Source Code File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert COB files
File type	COBOL Source Code File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	COB file is a COBOL Source Code File.
Windows	IBM COBOL GnuCOBOL Alchemy Solutions NetCOBOL COBOL IDE Project PSPad
macOS	GnuCOBOL OpenCOBOL
Linux	TinyCOBOL GnuCOBOL

3.Detail information about COB file extension: Creatures Compiled Object File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert COB files
File type	Creatures Compiled Object File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	COB file is a Creatures Compiled Object File.
Windows	Creatures

4.Detail information about COB file extension: Total Annihilation Unit Script

Software programs that will open, edit or convert COB files
File type	Total Annihilation Unit Script	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	COB file is a Total Annihilation Unit Script.
Windows	Total Annihilation

How to convert COB files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for COB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve COB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a COB 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.COB”。

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 COB extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the COB 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.