.TBX File Extension

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

Type 1: ArcGIS for Desktop Toolbox File

A TBX file contains a toolbox. It has one or multiple scripts or tools. They are used to perform functions. For example, calculating statistics, creating buffers, performing overlays. TBX files are in...

File Function

Title File Function
Primary Function Store tools, models
Additional Functions Geoprocessing tasks, Custom workflows

File Characteristics

Title File Characteristics
Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Title Use Cases
Spatial Analysis Yes
Data Management Yes
Map Automation Yes

Security and Practices

Title Security and Practices
Security Risks Script tampering
Best Practices Regular updates, Code review

Historical/Version Information

Title Historical/Version Information
Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies with ArcGIS version

Associated Types

Title Associated Types
Similar Extensions .pyt, .mxd, .gdb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Title
ArcGIS Desktop Licensed Windows
ArcGIS Pro Licensed Windows

Type 2: TermBase eXchange File

TermBase eXchange (.tbx) file is XML file. It exchanges structured data. It allows archiving information in database containing terms. Besides, it exchanges information between systems. Well, you may ...

General Information

Title TBX File Extension
Extension .tbx
Full Form TermBase eXchange File
File Type Terminology Database
Developer LISA (Localization Industry Standards Association)
MIME Type application/x-tbx+xml

File Function

Primary Function Store terminology
Additional Functions Exchange terms
Features Structured, Standardized

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Translation Yes
Localization Yes
Language Services Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version TBX-ISO (2019)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tmx, .glossary

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SDL Trados Studio Commercial Windows
MemoQ Commercial Windows
MultiTerm Commercial Windows