π Alternatively, an .SBN container can be designated for the files managed by spatial mapping ESRI ArcGIS software. Basically, .SBN objects handle and maintain a binary representation of the shape data stored within a .SHP file sample. Exceptionally, the .SBN extension subtype can be stored as an indexed .SBX resource, which together constitute the shape index in the outcome. Therefore, this accurate format category contains information which speeds up spatial queries on distinctive shapefiles. It should be explicitly mentioned that the .SBN format is applied by ESRI software only, and is not supported by other third-party tools and services.
π In primary conditions, .SBN data specification can be related to the files saved by BGT-31 or GT-31 waterproof, outdoor GPS-navigational gadget. In fact, this proper .SBN file definition includes speed and position data recorded during navigation with the assistance of a GT-31 device. Essentially, the .SBN information is utilized for logging travel paths and reviewing them afterwards after the proper data is acquired and recorded. In addition, .SBN resources are normally stored on the SD-card in the GT-31 device. All of the .SBN sample files are represented and maintained in a binary form.
π The following object definition is sustained and opened by a firmware, or βimageβ file, referenced to Cisco IP mobile phones. Essentially, .SBN format type combines data which manages the relevant operations of the phone. Particularly, the predefined data standard is used during the process of upgrading the IP phone firmware. Moreover, it is normally distributed in a common bundle with a few auxiliary files, composed into a custom firmware package. Besides, the data embedded into .SBN data samples, strictly complies with the SIP IETF informational standard. At last, the .SBN resources are frequently operated when the user upgrades an IP phone from the SCCP to SIP technological protocol.
How to open an .SBN file?
π As far as the .SBN data sample is mostly designated for GPS devices and services, the following .SBN extension subtype can be smoothly opened and tweaked by various GPS software, compatible with Windows operating system only. Therefore, you can make use of ESRI ArcGIS Pro, NAViLink II, or CISCO Unified Communications Manager program suites, depending on the area of format application and original software, which was applied for building up the file. Mostly, the .SBN format contents are represented and viewed in binary shape. Thus, you would not be able to open it up with a base text editor, preinstalled, downloaded or available within the shell from scratch.