Opening an ODB File

The ODB file type is primarily associated with Allegro PCB Editor.

ODB	File extension: ODB
	File type:	printed circuit board model

What is an ODB file

ODB files mostly belong to Allegro PCB Editor by Cadence. An ODB file is a database saved in OpenDocument Database format. This file contains data organized into tables, reports, forms, script, logs, and schema definitions all of which are compressed into a ZIP archive. ODB databases are usually created by Base, the database management system bundled with OpenOffice and LibreOffice productivity software suites. ArcGIS uses the same ODB file to store an object database. Another type of ODB file is a PCB model saved in OpenDatabase++ format which is supported by Allegro PCB Editor. Abaqus finite element modeling and analysis software saves models in an ODB file.

How can I open an ODB file?

You need a suitable software like Allegro PCB Editor to open an ODB 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 ODB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ODB file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert ODB files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

You can convert ODB files using our online ODB file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .odb file to view" on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert ODB files:

Allegro PCB Editor by Cadence
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ODB files are often referred to as Allegro PCB Editor cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Abaqus FEA (model) by Dassault Systèmes
Abaqus FEA (previously Abaqus/CAE) is a finite element modeling and process modeling software suite. It saves models in ODB files. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: ODB++
ArcGIS (object database) by ESRI
ArcGIS is a geospatial data visualization program available as a desktop program and a web app. It saves an object database in an ODB file. This file format is classified as Database.
Base (database) by The Document Foundation
Base is a database management system distributed as part of LibreOffice for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It saves a database in an ODB file compressed in ZIP format. This file format is classified as Database.
Base (database) by Apache
Base is an open source relational database management system bundled with OpenOffice productivity software suite. It saves a database in a ZIP-compressed ODB file. This file format is classified as Database.
Organizers Database (database) by Organizers' Collaborative
Organizers Database is a discontinued contacts/event planning software for non-profit organizations. It uses databases saved in ODB files. This file format is classified as Database.
Psion (data) by Psion
Psion is a family of discontinued organizers manufactured by Psion. It uses data saved in an ODB file. This file format is classified as Database.

ODB file format:

To view or edit ODB files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below is our analysis of the ODB files:

The ODB file extension is quite common and includes various formats for various programs. The following file formats are most commonly found in ODB files:

55% of all ODB files are based on the zip format, so several files are combined and compressed into one ODB file. Primarily 5 to 50 files are included. File names are e.g. content.xml, mimetype, settings.xml, \Configurations2\, \META-INF\manifest.xml, \database\backup, \database\data, \database\properties, \database\script, \forms\ and \reports\. You can see the included files and images by renaming the file extension to .zip and then double-clicking it. The average file size is 17 KB with most files being between 1 KB and 170 KB in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. mimetypeapplication/vnd.oasis.opendocument.basePK and Configurations2. Such ODB files store data about database, base, list, book, contacts, project and baza.
20% of all ODB files start with the bytes HKSRD0 crucial for this file format. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. ODB files are between 290 KB and 380 MB in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. HKSRD0 and DDB object. A common filename is Job-1.odb.

All the rest of the ODB files (25%) have different formats, frequently e.g. ObjectDB. Tagged as historical. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your ODB file!

Technical Data for ODB File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Related files:

obd, features, tgz, attrlist, odp, zip, 3db, odt, obs, 7z, odc, fil, base, ocb, docx, png, sdb, db, pdf, pkl

Related links:

ODB++

Mime type:

application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.database

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: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.74\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: Orca.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Orca\Orca.exe %1

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.95\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.104\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.100\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.79\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: FamtreeV5.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\My family projects v5\FamtreeV5.exe %1

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.125\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 2.0\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.118\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sun\StarOffice 8\program\soffice.exe -o

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 2.1\program\soffice.exe -o

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 2.2\program\sbase.exe -o

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sun\StarOffice 8\program\sbase.exe -o

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BrOffice.org 2.3\program\sbase.exe -o

ProgramID: ooostub.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sun\OpenOffice.org Installer 1.0\ooostub.exe -o

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\openoffice aechivos\OpenOffice.org 3\program\sbase.exe -o

ProgramID: opendocument.DatabaseDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sun\StarSuite 9\program\sbase.exe -o

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an odb printed circuit board model is a special file format by Cadence and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ODB files

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