SL File Type

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SL File Summary

Most SL files can be viewed with seven known software applications, typically Vi developed by SourceForge. It's main file type association is the Unix Software License File format, but also includes four other rarely-seen file types. Generally, these files are considered Settings Files, but they can also be Text Files or Data Files.

SL files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems. The main SL file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Although there is a lot more to know about SL files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

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Kinds of SL Files

  5 known file types use this extension

Primary SL File Association

.SL
File Format:.sl
Classification:Unix Software License File

A text file containing software license information for a program in Unix. Often installed in the lib/ directory after the software has been registered. Comparable to a LIC file by Windows and Mac programs. It is referenced by the application which created it. It may be readable with a text editor.

Company: SourceForge
Group:Settings Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sl

Software Programs That Open The Unix Software License File:


Vi by SourceForge

Linux

Other SL File Associations

.SL
File Format:.sl
Classification:S-Lang Language Source Code

The file provides routines for embedding an interpreter for the scripting language; S-Lang. As well as components which facilitate the creation of text-based applications.

Company: Sublime HQ Pty Ltd
Group:Text Files

Software Programs That Open S-Lang Language Source Code Files:


Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Atom by GitHub, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.SL
File Format:.sl
Classification:DataFlex Selection List

A selection list lets a user choose records from a scrollable list of records.

Company: Data Access Worldwide
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open DataFlex Selection List Files:


DataFlex by Data Access Worldwide

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
.SL
File Format:.sl
Classification:HP-UX Shared Library

A Shared library (dllDynamic Link Library) used by HP-UX.

Company: Hewlett-Packard
Group:System Files

Software Programs That Open HP-UX Shared Library Files:


HP-UX 11i Web Server Suite by Hewlett-Packard

Compatible with:

Windows
.SL
File Format:.sl
Classification:RenderMan Shader Source

The file contains shader source data from RenderMan tool

Company: Pixar
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open RenderMan Shader Source Files:


RenderMan by Pixar

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

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SL Popularity


OS Rank

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Browser Rankings

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening SL Files


Frequent SL Opening Issues

Vi Removed

When you double-click your SL file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Vi for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SL, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Obsolete Version of Vi

Sometimes your installed version of Vi won't support your Unix Software License File file. Installing the latest version of Vi from SourceForge is recommended. Most of the time your Unix Software License File file was created by a newer Vi than what you have installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SL file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Primarily, problems experienced when opening SL files are due to having the incorrect version of Vi installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening SLs

Although you might already have Vi or another SL-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Unix Software License File files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SLs. Problems unrelated to software:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for SL are wrong
  • Deletion of the SL file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Invalid installation of a SL-associated program (eg. Vi)
  • SL file corruption
  • The SL is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers for SL-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Unix Software License File file

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