.TBP File Extension

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

Type 1: Tekla BIMsight Project

To collaborate on a .TBP file, you will need to create a project and invite users to join. Once joined, users can access the file to make changes. All changes are saved in real time, so everyone works...

General Information

Title TBP File Extension
Extension .tbp
Full Form Tekla BIMsight Project
File Type Project File
Developer Trimble Solutions Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Share models, collaboration
Features 3D model viewing, notes

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Construction Planning Yes
Collaborative Review Yes
Project Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2011
Discontinued 2019
Successor Trimble Connect

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ifc, .bim, .model

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Tekla BIMsight Free Windows
Tekla Structures Commercial Windows

Type 2: Autodesk Topobase File

The .tbp file extension has two file types associated with it. Tekla BIMsight Project files were originally developed by Trimble Inc. for the Tekla Structures BIM software. TBP files can also be Autod...

General Information

Title .TBP File Extension
Extension .tbp
Full Form Autodesk Topobase File
File Type Database Project File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Manage spatial data
Features Geospatial, Mapping

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Geographic Information Yes
Urban Planning Yes
Utility Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000s
Latest Version Integrated into AutoCAD Map 3D

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dxf, .shp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D Paid Windows
Autodesk Topobase Client Discontinued Windows