Basic information about GBS file

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

There are 3 file types using the GBS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GBS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GBS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GBS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GBS file?
  • How to open a GBS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GBS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GBS file?
  • How to convert GBS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GBS file format?


1.Detail information about GBS file extension: Generic Build Support Metadata File

File type Generic Build Support Metadata File Category Developer Files
Developer Randy Marques Consultancy File format N/A
Description GBS file is a Generic Build Support Metadata File developed by Randy Marques Consultancy. File created by Generic Build Support (GBS), a build automation system that helps users develop software projects; contains data referenced by the GBS application that specifies different functions within the application, such as where files are exported or the general settings for system generation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GBS files

Windows		 Randy Marques Consultancy Generic Build Support

Linux		 Randy Marques Consultancy Generic Build Support


2.Detail information about GBS file extension: Gerber Bottom Solder Mask Data File

File type Gerber Bottom Solder Mask Data File Category Data Files
Developer Ucamco File format Text
Description GBS file is a Gerber Bottom Solder Mask Data File developed by Ucamco.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GBS files

Windows		 Altium Designer
Autodesk EAGLE
Viewplot
Gerbv

macOS
 Autodesk EAGLE
Gerbv
gEDA

Linux		 Autodesk EAGLE
gEDA
Gerbv


3.Detail information about GBS file extension: GameBoy Sound File

File type GameBoy Sound File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description GBS file is a GameBoy Sound File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GBS files

Windows		 Nullsoft Winamp with NEZPlug++ plug-in
Nullsoft Winamp with Meridian plug-in
Nullsoft Winamp with Chiptune plug-in

macOS
 Audio Overload
Cog

Linux		 gbsplay
Audacious



Can't open a GBS 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.GBS”。

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 GBS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GBS 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.