A BUX file (.bux) can be opened from Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs.

The BUX file extension is used for a variety of file types that can be downloaded to your local device from The Links (UISCGI). BUX file extensions are used to bypass known issues related to system download restrictions on specific file extensions.

Opening a BUX File

Instructions for Windows

  1. Download the BUX file to your local device.
  2. Open Microsoft Excel.
  3. Using Excel, search (File> Open> Browse) your local device for the BUX file you wish to open.
    • Be sure to change the default file type from All Excel Files (*.xl*) to All Files (*.*)  using the file type dropdown menu to the right of the file name. This will ensure you access to all files on your local device.
  4. Open the BUX file. This will open the Text Import Wizard (“TIW”).
  5. In Step 1 of the TIW, select “Delimited” as the Original Data Type.  Select Next.
  6. In Step 2 of the TIW, select “Tab” or “Comma” as the Delimiter.  Select Next.
  7. In Step 3 of the TIW,  select “General” as the Column Data Format. Select Finish.
  8. The file will open in Microsoft Excel as a spreadsheet.
  9. Save the file to your local drive. You can rename the extension if you prefer.


Instructions for Macintosh

  1. Download the BUX file to your local device.
  2. Right click on the file.
  3. Select Open With > Other.
  4. Enable All Applications in the Applications window. Select Microsoft Excel.
  5. The file will open in Microsoft Excel as a comma delimited spreadsheet.
  6. Save the file to your local drive. You can rename the extension if you prefer.