Varieties of ODB Files

Dominant ODB File Type

.ODB

File ID:	.odb
Class:	OpenDocument Database

ODB is a file created by Apache OpenOffice Base software, an open source desktop relational database . It is used to save structured information such as tables and records.

Organization:	Various Developers
Class:	Database Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.odb

Software Programs That Open The OpenDocument Database:

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

Calligra Suite by KDE

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Abaqus/Standard by Dassault Systèmes

Windows

More ODB Files

.ODB

File ID:	.odb
Class:	ABAQUS Database

ABAQUS Database file (ODB) is a database developed by ABAQUS simulations which are used for engineering and other analysis purposes.

Organization:	Dassault Systèmes
Class:	Database Files

Software Programs That Open ABAQUS Database Files:

Abaqus/Standard by Dassault Systèmes

Compatible with:

Windows

.ODB

File ID:	.odb
Class:	ArcView Object Database ASCII Data

ODB file stores object database in ASCII text file format. ODB files associated with ArcView, an application used to view and edit GIS data.

Organization:	ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open ArcView Object Database ASCII Data Files:

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

Compatible with:

Windows

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ODB Troubleshooting

Common ODB Opening Problems

Apache OpenOffice is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your ODB file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open ODB Files". When this happens, it is commonly due to Apache OpenOffice missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your ODB because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your ODB, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Apache OpenOffice Requires Update

Your OpenDocument Database file is incompatible with Apache OpenOffice because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Apache OpenOffice version from the Apache Software Foundation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your OpenDocument Database file was created by a newer version of Apache OpenOffice than you have on your PC.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of ODB file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ODB files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Additional ODB Opening Issues

You can still experience errors opening ODB files even with the latest version of Apache OpenOffice installed on your PC. Other ODB opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• File references in the Windows Registry for ODB are wrong
• The ODB file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a ODB-associated program (eg. Apache OpenOffice)
• Your ODB can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted ODB file can't be opened
• Hardware related to ODBs has device driver corruption
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the OpenDocument Database format