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Basic information about DBS file

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

There are 8 file types using the DBS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DBS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DBS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DBS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DBS file?
  • How to open a DBS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DBS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DBS file?
  • How to convert DBS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DBS file format?


1.Detail information about DBS file extension: SQL Structured Query Language Database Command Data

File type SQL Structured Query Language Database Command Data Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBS file is a SQL Structured Query Language Database Command Data. The dbs file extension is used for SQL - Structured Query Language database command files.

SQL is a standardized query language for requesting information from a database. The original version called SEQUEL (structured English query language) was designed by an IBM research center in 1974 and 1975. SQL was first introduced as a commercial database system in 1979 by Oracle Corporation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBS files

Windows		 MySQL
Navicat for MySQL
SQLBase
SQL Anywhere
Navicat for MySQL

macOS		 SQL Anywhere for Mac
MySQL for Mac
Navicat for MySQL (Mac)

Linux		 SQL Anywhere for Linux/Unix
MySQL for Linux
Navicat for MySQL (Linux)


2.Detail information about DBS file extension: SQLBase Database File

File type SQLBase Database File Category Database Files
Developer Unify File format Binary
Description DBS file is a SQLBase Database File developed by Unify.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBS files

Windows		 Gupta SQLBase
MySQL
Navicat for MySQL
SQL Anywhere

macOS
 Navicat for MySQL

Linux		 Gupta SQLBase
Navicat for MySQL
SQL Anywhere/Unix


3.Detail information about DBS file extension: GAMBIT Mesh File

File type GAMBIT Mesh File Category 3D Image Files
Developer GAMBIT File format N/A
Description DBS file is a GAMBIT Mesh File developed by GAMBIT.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBS files

Windows		 GAMBIT

Linux		 GAMBIT


4.Detail information about DBS file extension: Microsoft Word/Works Printer Description File

File type Microsoft Word/Works Printer Description File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBS file is a Microsoft Word/Works Printer Description File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBS files

Windows		 Microsoft Word
Microsoft Works
Microsoft Office


5.Detail information about DBS file extension: Trimble GPS Data

File type Trimble GPS Data Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBS file is a Trimble GPS Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBS files


6.Detail information about DBS file extension: DB/TextWorks Database Textbase Structure File

File type DB/TextWorks Database Textbase Structure File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBS file is a DB/TextWorks Database Textbase Structure File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBS files

Windows		 DB/TextWorks for Windows


7.Detail information about DBS file extension: ST Thumbnails Explorer Thumbnail Index Cache File

File type ST Thumbnails Explorer Thumbnail Index Cache File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBS file is a ST Thumbnails Explorer Thumbnail Index Cache File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBS files

Windows		 ST Thumbnails Explorer


8.Detail information about DBS file extension: Microsoft SNA Server Database

File type Microsoft SNA Server Database Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBS file is a Microsoft SNA Server Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBS files



How to convert another files to DBS file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to DBS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DBS conversion, you may use the option.

MYD to DBS DBO to DBS


Can't open a DBS 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.DBS”。

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 DBS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DBS 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.