File Extension Database

Open FBK File

FBK extension files have various applications, some of them described below:

Family Tree Maker for Windows

In this case, the FBK file is a compressed backup of a family tree file, specifically backup of FTW files created with Family Tree Maker for Windows.

The FBK file can be created as a backup file, in case the original family tree file is corrupted or deleted.

This being the case, the FTW file can be restored by selecting the FBK file in 'File ? Restore from backup' within Family Tree Maker.

As an important note, Family Tree Maker for Windows uses the FBK file extension, while Family Tree Maker for DOS saves backups as FBC files.

AutoCAD Civil 3D

In this section, the FBK file is a file used by AutoCAD Civil 3D.

AutoCAD Civil 3D is a BIM (Building Information Modeling) type program used for the design and documentation of civil engineering.

In this case, the FBK file is saved in a plain text format and stores observed point data, however this file can be imported into a drawing.

FBK files can be created from raw survey files in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

In the latter case, the FBK file is a backup copy of a database created with Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Formerly Microsoft Navisio, now known as Dynamics 365 Bussiness Central) is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application from Microsoft.

This software is intended to assist with finance, manufacturing, customer relationship management, supply chains, analytics, and e-commerce for small and medium-sized businesses and local affiliates of large international groups.

Such an FBK file contains financial data used for business analysis and management, and can be used to restore the data if the main database file, or FDB format, becomes corrupted or deleted.

Software to open an FBK file

How Can I Open FBK File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FBK file is to find a FBK file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FBK file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open FBK file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as FBK file opener then try to search online for "FBK viewer", "application to open FBK file" or "open FBK file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FBK file

How Can I Open FBK File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FBK file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FBK file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with FBK file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FBK file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FBK file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FBK file then try to search for "FBK viewer", "application to open FBK file" or "read FBK file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FBK file

How Can I Open FBK File on Android

If you downloaded a FBK file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded FBK file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "FBK".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "FBK viewer", "FBK file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open FBK File on iPhone or iPad

To open FBK File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the FBK file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "FBK". This way you can find apps which can open FBK files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "FBK viewer" or "FBK file" online in your favorite search engine.

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