Sorts of PFB Files

Principal PFB Type

.PFB

File Format:	.pfb
Class:	Printer Font Binary File

PFB file is adobe Type 1 font for Windows. It similar to PFA file, but it has been encoded in binary format. PFB files are also used by AutoCAD for creating compiled .SHX font files.

Created by:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:	Font Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pfb

Software Programs That Open The Printer Font Binary File:

Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad by Autodesk, Inc.

Windows

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Windows

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D by Autodesk, Inc.

Windows

FontForge by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

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PFB Troubleshooting

Common PFB Opening Problems

Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad is Not Installed

Double-clicking your PFB file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open PFB File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your PFB with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: Another PFB-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Wrong Version of Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Printer Font Binary File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Autodesk, Inc. website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad. The primary cause of this problem is that your Printer Font Binary File file was created by a different (newer) version of Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad than what's installed.

Tip: Investigate your PFB file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad version on your computer can cause problems opening PFB files.

Other Causes of PFB File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad or another PFB-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Printer Font Binary File files. If you're still experiencing problems opening PFB files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• PFB file type Registry entries are wrong
• Corruption of the PFB file description inside the Registry
• Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad or another PFB application experienced a flawed installation
• Your PFB file is corrupted (issues with your Printer Font Binary File file itself)
• Malware-tainted PFB file can't be opened
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PFB file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Printer Font Binary File files