All about EBM Files

The EBM file type is primarily associated with Attachmate Extra!.

EBMFile Extension EBM
File extension: EBM
File type:  macro file

What is an EBM file

EBM files mostly belong to Attachmate Extra! by MicroFocus. EBM stands for EXTRA! Basic Macro file. EBM file extension is used by the EXTRA! software developed by Attachmate.

  • Main Use: EXTRA! is an emulation program that runs on the terminal. EBM files are macro files that are used for the automation of processes within EXTRA!. EBM files consist of code with functions that can be run from within the program.
  • Other Uses: EBM file type is also used by Embla sleep recording devices. Embla sleep recording devices are used to study sleep processes for detecting sleeping disorders. The EBM files are used by these devices to store important information needed to study sleep quality such as heart rate, respiratory movements, body movements, and Rapid Eye Movement (REM) that can be responsible for Rapid Eye Movement Sleep (REMS). The sleep quality-related information is stored in EBM files in a binary format. Clinics give their patients or research volunteers CD/DVDs containing their quality of sleep parameters in the form of EBM files. Ragnarok Online, an MMORPG video game developed by Gravity Interactive, uses EBM files to store data related to guild emblems used in gameplay.

How to open EBM files

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

  1. Attachmate Extra! by MicroFocus
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. EBM files are often referred to as Attachmate Extra! executables because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Ragnarok Online (emblem file) by Gravity Co., Ltd.
    A DTD file in regards to an SGML document refers to a text file that specifies elements and many attributes that are utilized within an XML, GTML, or SGML file documents. These DTD files can be read by many different programs such as Microsoft Visual Studio where additionally, DTD files are commenly utilizd to validate whether a file represents a valid document. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Wikipedia Ragnarok Online Page

EBM file format details:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the EBM files looks like this:

The EBM file extension is quite widespread and includes different formats for the applicable programs. The file formats most commonly found in EBM files are:

All other EBM files (55%) have no uniform format, such as DOC, Embla and bitmap. Sometimes used for event, boss, coin, message, rune, ability or darkro. If you want to find out what your EBM file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for EBM File Extension

File classification:
Executable
Related files:
Related links:

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: EXTRA!BasicMacro
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Attachmate\E!E2K\ebedit.exe %1

ProgramID: EXTRA!BasicMacro
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\E!PC\ebedit.exe %1

ProgramID: EXTRA!BasicMacro
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Extra\ebedit.exe %1

ProgramID: EXTRA!BasicMacro
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RALLY!\ebedit.exe

ProgramID: EXTRA!BasicMacro
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ATTACH~1\E!E2K\ebedit.exe


an ebm macro file is a special file format by MicroFocus and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with EBM files

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