If you have ever received a CMBL file, you know that it can be a pain to access. Developed by Wynia and written in XML code, this file format can hold important data that you need to access. Fortunately, there is a way to open CMBL files and extract the data you need using Microsoft Excel.
To begin, right-click the CMBL file you want to open and select “Open with” followed by “Others”. On a Mac, you can simply use Microsoft Office to open the file. Once you have the file open, you will see a bunch of code. Unless you have a license for the program that created the file, you will only need to extract the information contained within it.
To extract the data from the CMBL file, you will need to copy the coordinates you need from the code. Highlight the data you need, copy it, and then create a new Excel file. Paste the data you copied into the file, and look for the third column. If there is one, it will contain time data.
Once you have the data in Excel, you can plot it and analyze it. Use the “scatter” chart option to create a chart of your data, and then highlight both columns. This will let you plot the data and create a trendline. You can then use this trendline to analyze the data and extract any information you need.
It is important to note that this method will only let you extract data from a CMBL file. If you need to do more advanced analyses, you will need to purchase a license for Logger Pro 3 or a similar program. However, for most users, simply extracting the data with Excel will be enough.
In conclusion, opening CMBL files can seem daunting at first, but with the right tools, it can be a breeze. By using Microsoft Excel, you can extract the data you need and analyze it quickly and easily. So, next time you need to access a CMBL file, don’t panic. Simply follow these steps, and you’ll be on your way to extracting the data you need.