.TBK File Extension

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

Type 1: ToolBook File

TBK filename suffix is used for ToolBook Format files. SumTotal Systems defined the ToolBook Format standard. TBK files are supported by applications for Linux, Mac OS, Windows. A .tbk file stores pro...

General Information

Title TBK File Extension
Extension .tbk
Full Form ToolBook File
File Type e-Learning Content File
Developer Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation, SumTotal Systems
MIME Type application/toolbook

File Function

Primary Function Store e-learning content
Additional Functions Interactive media, quizzes
Features Rich media, interactive

File Characteristics

Quality High interactivity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

E-learning Development Yes
Corporate Training Yes
Educational Programs Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable code
Best Practices Regular updates, secure sharing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dsb, .sbk

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ToolBook Commercial Windows
SumTotal ToolBook Commercial Windows

Type 2: FoxPro Memo Backup

General Information

Title TBK File Extension
Extension .tbk
Full Form FoxPro Memo Backup File
File Type Backup File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Backup memo
Additional Functions Data recovery
Features Memo fields, Backup

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on database
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With FoxPro

Use Cases

Data Recovery Yes
Database Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Safe storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Visual FoxPro 9 (2004)

Associated Types

Primary Database .dbf
Memo File .fpt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Commercial Windows