Convert PBI to PBA

Understanding pbi and pba file formats

PBI files are typically associated with PowerBuilder, a rapid application development tool, and represent PowerBuilder Image files or PowerBuilder Library files. On the other hand, PBA files are PowerBuilder Application files, which serve as project files containing references to libraries, objects, and resources needed to build a PowerBuilder application.

Purpose of converting pbi to pba

Converting a PBI file to a PBA file is not a standard or direct conversion, as these files serve different purposes within the PowerBuilder environment. However, if you need to include a PBI (library or image) into a PBA (application) project, you can do so by adding the PBI file as a library reference within your PowerBuilder application.

How to include a pbi file in a pba project

1. Open PowerBuilder.
2. Go to File → Open Workspace and select your PBA file.
3. In the System Tree or Library Painter, right-click on Libraries and choose Add Library.
4. Browse and select your PBI file to add it to the project.
5. Save your workspace. The PBI file is now referenced in your PBA project.

Best software for managing pbi and pba files

The best and most reliable software for working with both PBI and PBA files is PowerBuilder by SAP. It provides all the necessary tools to manage, reference, and build applications using these file types.

Summary

Direct conversion from PBI to PBA is not possible, as they serve different roles. Instead, use PowerBuilder to add PBI files as libraries within your PBA application project.