Varieties of CUB Files

Principal CUB Type

.CUB

File Name:	.cub
Group:	Analysis Services Cube File

CUB is a file generated by Analysis Services, a Microsoft SQL Server's component. It comprises structured data in the form of a "cube" and also consists of the data schema. It's mostly used in the performing of OLAP (Online Analytical Processing).

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cub

Software Programs That Open The Analysis Services Cube File:

Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Additional CUB Files

.CUB

File Name:	.cub
Group:	ISIS Cube File

CUB is a GIS file generated by Integrated Software for Imagers and Spectrometers (ISIS), a program pack used by NASA in the processing of satellite imagery. It stores a 3D image (consisting of "bands", "lines," and "samples") as a cube.

Organization:	USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Group:	GIS Files

Software Programs That Open ISIS Cube File Files:

USGS ISIS by USGS (United States Geological Survey)

Compatible with:

Linux

.CUB

File Name:	.cub
Group:	Gaussian Cube File

Gaussian cube file is generated by the cubman and cubegen programs supplied by Gaussian distribution. The file comprises volumetric properties like the number of atoms.

Organization:	Open Source
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Gaussian Cube File Files:

Avogadro by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

NWChem by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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CUB Troubleshooting

Typical CUB Opening Challenges

Microsoft Excel Removed

You attempt to load your CUB file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The CUB File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Excel for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens CUB files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Microsoft Excel is Out-of-Date

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Excel isn't able to open your Analysis Services Cube File file due to incompatibility. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Excel if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Analysis Services Cube File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Excel than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your CUB file and clicking "Properties".

Conclusion: The majority of CUB file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Excel version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading CUB Files

Errors opening Analysis Services Cube File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Excel software installed on your computer. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening CUB files. Problems unrelated to software:

• Windows Registry CUB file paths that are incorrect
• Deletion of the CUB file description from the Registry by mistake
• Partial installation of Microsoft Excel that did not fully complete
• The CUB itself is corrupted
• CUB file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CUB file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Analysis Services Cube File files