How to open CBF files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open CBF file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate CBF files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
CBF File Extension
- File type Calendar Builder Format
- File developer Tailwag Software
- File category Layout Files
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What is a(n) CBF file?
The CBF (Calendar Builder Format) is a proprietary file format used by calendar software. It is primarily used by the macOS versions of Apple's iCal application and contains data in a hierarchical tree-structured format. Data stored in this format includes events, tasks, address book information, settings, alarms and other calendar information.
The CBF file is created when a user exports their data from the iCal application. The extension for CBF files is ".cbf". When opening an unsaved calendar in iCal the data is stored in a temporary CBF file. The file type is not intended to be exported as other file types can usually preserve more details.
How to open CBF file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .CBF files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports CBF files
In order to open CBF file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with CBF extension.
Programs that can open CBF files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, CBF files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on CBF files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to CBF files.
Step 2. Associate given software with CBF files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting CBF files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with CBF files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open CBF files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open CBF files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to CBF files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the CBF file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with CBF extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the CBF file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the CBF file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on CBF files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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