All about CBL Files

The CBL file type is primarily associated with CABLABEL R2+.

CBLFile Extension CBL
 File extension: CBL
File type:  compound design file

What is a CBL file?

CBL files mostly belong to CABLABEL R2+.

The CBL extension is not unique to one purpose. In its primary use, it is a file that stores label design data. These files use the Microsoft Compound format to hold layout information, text, images, and other printing instructions. This type of file is created and managed by CABLABEL R2+ software. For more details on label design, you may visit the CAB Marking page.

Other variations of CBL files include those used as Chinese Chess Game Files or as Mitsubishi PLC program files (handled by software like CCBridgeLibrary). In these cases the file stores game moves or program logic in a custom structure.

Key points provided by FilExt.com include:

  • File Structure: Uses the Microsoft Compound file architecture.
  • Label Design: Contains complex data for designing and printing labels.
  • Alternate Usage: May hold Chinese chess game data or PLC programming steps.
  • Software Requirements: Open label files with CABLABEL R2+ and game/PLC files with appropriate CCBridge tools.

    • FilExt.com tip: Check the file header to confirm which type you are dealing with and use the correct application for viewing or editing.

    How to open a CBL file

    You need a suitable software like CABLABEL R2+ to open a CBL 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 CBL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CBL 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 CBL files:

    1. CABLABEL R2+
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CBL files are often referred to as CABLABEL R2+ page layouts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. CD Box Labeler Pro by Green Point Software UK Ltd.
    3. COBOL Program
      Also see .COB.
    4. Contextual Browsing Language Viewer
      Usually JavaApplet.
    5. PDP-10
      The PDP-10 was a mainframe computer manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) from the late 1960s; the name stands for Programmed Data Processor model 10. The PDP-10 was eventually eclipsed by the VAX supermini machines. The PDP-10 product line cancellation was announced in 1983. Compilers output REL files. Related links: Wikipedia PDP-10 Page
    6. RM/COBOL Development System (Source File) by Liant
      Compiles RM/COBOL applications.

    Technical Data for CBL File Extension

    File classification:
    Page Layout
    Related files:
    ppt, msg, lbl, rtf, clb, cob, zip, doc, xls, mdb, bin
    Mime type:
    text/x-cobol

    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: MPITrain.Document, FileType: Microsoft Press Interactive Training Bookmark, AppName: Interactive Runtime Engine
    EXEFile: LRUN32.EXE
    ProgramID: cobol.source
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Micro Focus\Net Express\Base\BIN\Mfnetx.exe %1
    ProgramID: MPITrain.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MSPress\Training\LRUN32.EXE -f %1
    ProgramID: Autodesk.ContentBrowser.Library
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Autodesk Building Systems 2006\AecCB47.exe %1
    ProgramID: cblfile
    EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\Notepad.EXE %1
    ProgramID: Autodesk.ContentBrowser.Library
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007\AecCB50.exe
    ProgramID: Autodesk.ContentBrowser.Library
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Autodesk Map 3D 2006\AecCB47.exe
    ProgramID: Autodesk.ContentBrowser.Library
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006\AecCB47.exe
    ProgramID: Autodesk.ContentBrowser.Library
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Autodesk VIZ 2006\AecCB47.exe
    ProgramID: cobol.source
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Micro Focus\Net Express 5.0\Base\BIN\Mfnetx.exe
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    a cbl compound design file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with CBL files

    • Associate the CBL file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open compound design files. Because only the current version supports the latest CBL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available CABLABEL R2+ update.
    • To make sure that your CBL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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