File Extension Database

Open FOB File

The FOB extension file contains objects used by Microsoft Dynamics NAV, a business analysis and management program.

Dynamics NAV or Navision, as it was known in the past, is an easily adaptable Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP Solution for small and medium-sized businesses that use it to automate and connect their sales, purchases , operations, accounting and inventory management.

The FOB file can include tables, forms, and other objects that are referenced by the application.

This feature turns the FOB file into a compressed container of multiple files and can be included with the program or downloaded from Microsoft, as the "devtool.fob" file.

The FOB file is a binary data file that should not be manually opened by the user.

Dynamics changed its name to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Software to open and work with a FOB file

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

How Can I Open FOB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FOB file is to find a FOB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FOB 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 FOB 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 FOB file opener then try to search online for "FOB viewer", "application to open FOB file" or "open FOB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FOB file

How Can I Open FOB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FOB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FOB 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 FOB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FOB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FOB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FOB file then try to search for "FOB viewer", "application to open FOB file" or "read FOB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FOB file

How Can I Open FOB File on Android

If you downloaded a FOB 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 FOB 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 "FOB".
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 "FOB viewer", "FOB 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 FOB File on iPhone or iPad

To open FOB 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 FOB 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 "FOB". This way you can find apps which can open FOB 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 "FOB viewer" or "FOB file" online in your favorite search engine.

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