.DBS File Extension

DBS files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: SQLBase Database File

SQLBase database files store structured data. DBS is the file extension for SQLBase database. The original developer of SQLBase, Gupta Technologies, renamed Centura Software in the 1990s. In 2006, Cen...

General Information

Title DBS File Extension
Extension .dbs
Full Form SQLBase Database File
File Type Database File
Developer Unify Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Manage data, Transaction processing
Features Relational database, Multi-user access

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With SQLBase

Use Cases

Data Storage Yes
Enterprise Applications Yes
Data Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access controls, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Information not available

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sql, .db, .mdb, .gdb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SQLBase Licensed Windows, Linux
Team Developer Licensed Windows

Type 2: GAMBIT Mesh File

The dbs file extension is for GAMBIT Mesh Files. Gambit is software for making 3D meshes. dbs files store mesh data made in Gambit. You can open dbs files in Gambit to edit them. Gambit may also allow...

General Information

Title DBS File Extension
Extension .dbs
Full Form GAMBIT Mesh File
File Type Mesh Data File
Developer ANSYS, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store mesh data
Additional Functions Facilitate simulations
Features Geometric data, Topology

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Computational Fluid Dynamics Yes
Engineering Analysis Yes
Thermal Simulations Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Licensed software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .msh, .cas, .cdat

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ANSYS Fluent Commercial Windows, Linux
GAMBIT Commercial Windows, Linux