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Basic information about RBZ file

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

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


1.Detail information about RBZ file extension: SketchUp Plugin

File type SketchUp Plugin Category Plugin Files
Developer Trimble File format Zip
Description RBZ file is a SketchUp Plugin developed by Trimble. A RBZ file is a plugin used by SketchUp, a 3D modeling program used for computer-aided design (CAD). It stores one or more Ruby scripts (.RB files) that are compressed with .ZIP compression. RBZ files are useful for reducing the size of SketchUp plugins when distributing and installing them.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RBZ files

Windows		 Trimble SketchUp

macOS		 Trimble SketchUp



Can't open a RBZ 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.RBZ”。

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 RBZ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RBZ 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.