CBLAY file format description

Many people often share .cblay files without providing instructions on how to use them. This can make it difficult for users to determine which program is compatible for editing, converting, or printing .cblay files. To address this issue, we have created this page to offer assistance and guidance on handling .cblay files. We provide information on compatible software, editing instructions and conversion options to help users effectively interact with .cblay files.

Our aim is to simplify the process and promote seamless use of the .cblay file format.

1 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.cblay - ChessBase Window Layout Data

The CBLAY game data files are related to ChessBase. The CBLAY file is a ChessBase Window Layout Data. ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database. CBV is used to store all of the database components in a single, compressed file.

Application:

ChessBase

Category:

Game Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

ChessBase Window Layout Data related extensions:

.cba: ChessBase Annotations
.cbb: ChessBase Search Booster
.cbc: ChessBase Commentators Index
.cbd: ChessBase Hash File of Doubles Data
.cbe: ChessBase Team Index
.cbf: ChessBase Old Game Database

Naturally, other applications may also use the .cblay file extension. Even harmful programs can create .cblay files. Be especially cautious with .cblay files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .cblay file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.cblay

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

Operating systems

At DataTypes.net, we strive to provide a seamless user experience by ensuring compatibility with a wide range of operating systems. The following is a comprehensive list of the operating systems currently supported by DataTypes.net:

Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8/10, Windows 11, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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