Opening a DBA File

The DBA file type is primarily associated with DarkBASIC.

DBA	File extension: DBA
	File type:	DarkBASIC files

What is a DBA file

DBA files mostly belong to DarkBASIC. DBA file is created by DarkBASIC application. DBA file stores source code and utilises syntax based on the BASIC languages. User can compile and run the DBA files using DarkBASIC application. DarkBASIC application provides a programming language for 3D Windows based computer games.

How to open a DBA file

You need a suitable software like DarkBASIC to open a DBA file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DBA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DBA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DBA files:

DarkBASIC
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application.
Address Book (data backup file) by Palm, Inc.
Palm Desktop is the desktop companion software for all Palm devices. It synchronize data from Palm devices. Desktop is suitable with older version of Windows. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Palm Desktop for Windows wikipedia page, Companionlink Page
DataEase Data File
Gridgen (data backup file) by USGS
GRIDGEN is a computer program for creating layered quadtree grids for use with numerical models, such as the MODFLOW-USG program for simulation of groundwater flow. The program begins by reading a three-dimensional base grid, which can have variable row and column widths and spatially variable cell top and bottom elevations. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: United States Geological Survey Wikipedia Page
Jet (database backup file) by Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Jet Database Engine is a database engine on which several Microsoft products have been built. The first version of Jet was developed in 1992, consisting of three modules which could be used to manipulate a database. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Microsoft Jet Database Engine Wikipedia Page, CNET Page
Turbo Prolog (database backup file) by PDC A/S
Turbo Prolog is now known as Visual Prolog. Turbo Prolog is developed by the Danish firm Prolog Development Center (PDC). It is a strongly typed object-oriented extension of Prolog. Visual Prolog compiles the logic languages which are traditionally interpreted. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Visual Prolog Wikipedia Page

DBA file format:

To find out what program is needed to open DBA files, you need to determine the file format. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our evaluation of the DBA files looks like this:

The DBA file extension is not found very often and is used by many programs, each with its own file format. But the following two file formats are common:

20% of all DBA files use the same file format, which have the signature Cr. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The file size is in the range of 7 KB to 730 KB. The files contain the following words: CrChF.
10% of all DBA files are based on the well-known JetDB file format. The JetDB is a database format often used by Microsoft Access and Visual Basic programs. JET is short for Joint Engine Technology. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. DBA files can be up to 2 MB in size, but are often around 270 KB - 1 MB. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as Standard Jet DB. Files like these have the following tags: preprinting.

All other DBA files (70%) have no uniform format, often, for example, DateBook Archive and SQL. These files are often connected to lsat or palm. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your DBA file!

Technical Data for DBA File Extension

Related files:

dab, cba, db, db0, dbo, dbv, dbf, aba, cgf, dta, adb, dbb, dbm, zip, exe

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: ForeHelp Database, FileType: ForeHelp Database, AppName: Help Authoring Tool

ProgramID: WaveLab.Database
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\STEINB~1\Wavelab\WaveLab.exe %1

ProgramID: WaveLab.dba
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WaveLab\WaveLab.exe %1

ProgramID: WaveLab.dba
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Steinberg\WaveLab\WaveLab.exe

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a dba DarkBASIC file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DBA files

Associate the DBA file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open DarkBASIC files. Because only the current version supports the latest DBA file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available DarkBASIC update.
To make sure that your DBA file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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