FLB Types

Leading FLB Type

.FLB

Formatting:	.flb
Classification:	FileMaker Pro Label File

FLB is a file used by FileMaker Pro, which is a desktop database application. It is stored in an XML format. It includes label layout dimensions, and used for printing mailing address stickers.

Programmer:	FileMaker Inc.
Function:	Page Layout Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.flb

Software Programs That Open The FileMaker Pro Label File:

FileMaker Pro by FileMaker Inc.

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Secondary FLB Associations

.FLB

Formatting:	.flb
Classification:	Papyrus Format Library

FLB file is mainly related to PAPYRUS, a bibliography system and knowledge manager. It contains data stored in the Papyrus Format Library file format.

Programmer:	Open Source
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Papyrus Format Library Files:

PAPYRUS by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

DOS

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Troubleshoot FLB Files

Typical FLB Opening Challenges

FileMaker Pro Isn't There

When trying to open your FLB file, you get the error "Can't Open FLB File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have FileMaker Pro for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your FLB because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When another FLB application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Wrong Version of FileMaker Pro is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of FileMaker Pro won't support your FileMaker Pro Label File file. Visit the FileMaker Inc. website to download (or purchase) the latest version of FileMaker Pro. Most of the time your FileMaker Pro Label File file was created by a newer FileMaker Pro than what you have installed.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the FLB file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Conclusion: The majority of FLB file opening issues are due to not having the correct FileMaker Pro version installed.

Additional FLB Opening Issues

Although you might already have FileMaker Pro or another FLB-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening FileMaker Pro Label File files. Other FLB opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for FLB
• The FLB file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a FLB-associated program (eg. FileMaker Pro)
• The FLB itself is corrupted
• Malware-tainted FLB file can't be opened
• Hardware associated with FLB has outdated drivers
• Windows cannot load your FileMaker Pro Label File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)